Explore a foundational concept in philosophy—the grounds for knowledge, causality, and consciousness—and see how it shaped modern thought.
This scholarly work traces the history and logic of the principle of sufficient reason, from its early religious and metaphysical roots to its place in modern scientific thinking. It examines how the Law of Ground has been used to explain space, time, causality, and the Will, and how different thinkers have tried to ground knowledge in logical and metaphysical terms. Readers will encounter clear discussions of how the concept has evolved across major figures and how it influences debates in logic, epistemology, and psychology.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical development of the "principle of sufficient reason" from its inception in the 1600s to its modern-day formulation, demonstrating its profound impact on Western thought. By tracing the evolution of this principle, the author reveals how philosophers throughout history have attempted to answer the fundamental question of why things happen and how we can know them. Through an examination of the ideas of major thinkers such as Leibnitz, Kant, and Schopenhauer, the book explores the tension between logical and metaphysical formulations of the principle, ultimately arguing that its modern interpretation as a logical principle has expanded our understanding of the nature of knowledge and reality. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333799687_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333799687
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)