The Theory of Knowledge (Classic Reprint): A Contribution to Some Problems of Logic and Metaphysics - Couverture souple

Hobhouse, L. T.

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ISBN 10 : 144008890X ISBN 13 : 9781440088902

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book provides a detailed examination of the theory of knowledge by analyzing the conditions, contents, and validity of our knowledge as a whole. The author endeavors to complete the inquiry that every science makes into the proof of any given assertion, leaving no assumption unexpressed or untested. It covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of simple apprehension, the content of apprehension, and the validity of judgment. The book delves into the philosophical problems surrounding knowledge, such as the distinction between knowledge and feeling, the nature of reality, and the possibility of an external world. By investigating these concepts, the author aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of human knowledge and its implications for our understanding of the world.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The world of thought at the present day is in a somewhat anomalous condition. We have come to the point where science seems to stand in real danger of heing ruined by her own success. The mass of accumulated fact on which she justly prides herself has become too vast for any single mind to master. There could be no Aristotle ia the nineteenth century. Tear by year it becomes more difficult to take any sort of view of the whole field of fcaowledge which should be at once comprehensive and accurate. It results that positive knowledge can scarcely be said any longer to have a general purpose or tendency. I ntellectually, it is an age of detail The unity which we miss in science we might hope to find in philosophy. And here, indeed, our century has done its best. In Germany, in France, and ia England it has produced great systems, containing elements of high permanent value. But these systems date from before the deluge of specialism. And they have all been, not so much refuted, for a dialecticail refutation can, after aU, be lived down, as imdermined by the subsequent movement of thought and discovery. Nor is this alL Not only is there no accepted scientific system, but in England, at least, the tendency of philosophic work is scarcely sympathetic to science. So far from seeing our way to a near or distant synthesis, we are more distracted than ever when we turn from science to philosophy. Instead of uniting the sciences, philosophy threatens to become a separate and even a hostile doctrine. The antagonism is doubtless veU ed, and the philosopher, like the theologian, is careful to avoid direct conflict with a far stronger foe. But the veil is not difS cult to pierce.
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Excerpt from The Theory of Knowledge: A Contribution to Some Problems of Logic and Metaphysics

The world of thought at the present day is in a somewhat anomalous condition. We have come to the point where science seems to stand in real danger of being ruined by her own success. The mass of accumulated fact on which she justly prides herself has become too vast for any single, mind to master. There could be no Aristotle in the nineteenth century. Year by year it becomes more difficult to take any sort of view of the whole field of knowledge which should be at once comprehensive and accurate. It results that positive knowledge can scarcely be said any longer to have a general purpose or tendency. Intellectually, it is an age of detail.

The unity which we miss in science we might hope to find in philosophy. And here, indeed, our century has done its best. In Germany, in France, and in England it has produced great systems, containing elements of high permanent value. But these systems date from before the deluge of specialism. And they have all been, not so much refuted, - for a dialectical refutation can, after all, be lived down, - as undermined by the subsequent movement of thought and discovery. Nor is this all. Not only is there no accepted scientific system, but in England, at least, the tendency of philosophic work is scarcely sympathetic to science. So far from seeing our way to a near or distant synthesis, we are more distracted than ever when we turn from science to philosophy. Instead of uniting the sciences, philosophy threatens to become a separate and even a hostile doctrine. The antagonism is doubtless veiled, and the philosopher, like the theologian, is careful to avoid direct conflict with a far stronger foe. But the veil is not difficult to pierce.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 144008890X
• ISBN 13: 9781440088902
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 645
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