Philosophical Discussions (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Wright, Chauncey

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330015665 ISBN 13 : 9781330015667

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore a thoughtful mind shaping early American philosophy This edition gathers the principal writings of Chauncey Wright and opens with a biographical sketch that reveals his calm, disciplined temperament and steady intellectual growth. Readers will encounter a philosopher who linked mathematics, physics, and metaphysics to practical questions and teaching, written with clarity accessible to students.

What you’ll find inside is more than a selection of essays. It frames the author’s methods and interests, showing how Wright engaged with thinkers like Mill, Darwin, Bain, and Spencer. The text traces his career from Harvard to Cambridge, and highlights how his careful reasoning and humane character informed his philosophical inquiries.

• An accessible overview of Wright’s life, work, and influence


• Discussion of how rational knowledge and language relate to thought


• Insights into ethics, psychology, and epistemology from Wright’s essays


• Context on the intellectual climate of 19th‑century American philosophy

Ideal for students of philosophy or readers curious about how a rigorous mind approached science, mind, and meaning in Wright’s era.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330015665
• ISBN 13: 9781330015667
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 466
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