Epistemology; Or the Theory of Knowledge, Vol. 1 of 2: An Introduction to General Metaphysics (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Peter Coffey

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440075190 ISBN 13 : 9781440075193

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the core questions of knowledge with a Scholastic lens

This concise, classroom-ready text presents Epistemology, or the Theory of Knowledge as a focused study for university philosophy students. It aims to apply Scholastic principles to the critical questions about the validity of knowledge and the grounds of certitude, without pretending to be a history of theories or a full bibliography. The work centers on Kant’s theory of knowledge while placing it in dialogue with traditional Aristotelian-Scholastic thought, offering clear explanations and practical navigation for modern debates. This edition emphasizes accessibility and classroom use. It foregrounds the major problems of reflective thought, the scope of epistemology, and the rise of theories through historical outlines. It also explains how intellectual discipline shapes free convictions and how the subject and object of knowledge are conceived in a rigorous yet approachable way. The text is designed to help readers understand how different theories address certainty, truth, and the role of the will in belief.

• Accessible, compact treatment of key epistemological problems for students and curious readers
• Clear comparisons between Scholasticism and Kantian critique within a modern context
• Structured to support class use with cross-references and thoughtful organization
• Framed to connect philosophical inquiry with science and religious belief

Ideal for readers of philosophy, theology, and anyone seeking a principled, Scholastic-informed perspective on the theory of knowledge.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Ontology, is written from the same general standpoint as theO ntology and his earlier treatise on The Science of Logic. It aims at applying the principles of Scholasticism to the solution of the problems raised by a critical inquiry into the validity of knowledge and the grounds of certitude. It does not purport to be in any sense a history of theories of knowledge, or to supply anything like an adequate bibliography of works on the subject. It is primarily a text-book for the use of university students in philosophy, though it is hoped that a perusal of it may be found helpful to all who desire a closer acquaintance with the attitude of modern scholastic writers towards the critical problems which almost monopolize the attention of philosophers nowadays. It is needless to emphasize the growing importance of such problems in this age of restless inquiry and scepticism. Nor will a text-book in English from the standpoint of Scholasticism be deemed superfluous. Kant stheory of knowledge is the only non-scholastic theory examined in any considerable detail :because most of the modern theories draw their inspiration directly or indirectly from principles propounded in the Critiques, so that the student who can appraise these principles on their merits will be in a position to deal with those theories in whatever guise they may confront him. In his exposition and criticism of Kant sspeculative philosophy the author has made free use of H. A.
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Présentation de l'éditeur

Excerpt from Epistemology; Or the Theory of Knowledge, Vol. 1 of 2: An Introduction to General Metaphysics

The present work, which was commenced on the publication of the author's Ontology, is written from the same general standpoint as the Ontology and his earlier treatise on The Science of Logic. It aims at applying the principles of Scholasticism to the solution of the problems raised by a critical inquiry into the validity of knowledge and the grounds of certitude. It does not purport to be in any sense a history of theories of knowledge, or to supply anything like an adequate bibliography of works on the subject. It is primarily a text-book for the use of university students in philosophy, though it is hoped that a perusal of it may be found helpful to all who desire a closer acquaintance with the attitude of modern scholastic writers towards the critical problems which almost monopolize the attention of philosophers nowadays. It is needless to emphasize the growing importance of such problems in this age of restless inquiry and scepticism. Nor will a text-book in English from the standpoint of Scholasticism be deemed superfluous.

Kant's theory of knowledge is the only non-scholastic theory examined in any considerable detail: because most of the modern theories draw their inspiration directly or indirectly from principles propounded in the Critiques, so that the student who can appraise these principles on their merits will be in a position to deal with those theories in whatever guise they may confront him.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440075190
• ISBN 13: 9781440075193
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 390
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