Problems of Philosophy - Couverture souple

Russell, Bertrand

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0872200981 ISBN 13 : 9780872200982

Editeur : Hackett Publishing Co, Inc, 1990

Synopsis

Contents: I. Appearance and Reality II. The Existence of Matter III. The Nature of Matter IV. Idealism V. Knowledge by Acquaintance and Knowledge by Description VI. On Induction VII. On our Knowledge of General Principles VIII. How A Priori Knowledge is Possible IX. The World of Universals X. On Our Knowledge of Universals XI. On Intuitive Knowledge XII. Truth and Falsehood XIII. Knowledge, Error, and Probable Opinion XIV. The Limits of Philosophical Knowledge XV. The Value of Philosophy Bibliographical Not Index

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Is there any knowledge in the world which is so certain that no reasonable man could doubt it? This question, which at first sight might not seem difficult, is really one of the most difficult that can be asked. When we have realized the obstacles in the way of a straightforward and confident answer, we shall be well launched on the study of philosophy—for philosophy is merely the attempt to answer such ultimate questions, not carelessly and dogmatically, as we do in ordinary life and even in the sciences, but critically, after exploring all that makes such questions puzzling, and after realizing all the vagueness and confusion that underlie our ordinary ideas.

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Problems of Philosophy, written by Bertrand Russell and published in 1912, is considered to be one of the best introductions to philosophy. In this book Russell also presents why he believes philosophy has been very important to the development of society as we know it. Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, logician, and mathematician. Russell was one of the leaders in the British "revolt against idealism" and he is credited for being one of the founders of analytic philosophy. In 1950 Russell received the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
• Date d'édition: 1990
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0872200981
• ISBN 13: 9780872200982
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 167
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