The Problems of Philosophy The Original 1912 Critique of Philosophical Theories
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<p><b>The Problems of Philosophy</b> was written by the philosopher Bertrand Russell, in 1912. It is intended to be a guide to the limitations and challenges of philosophical theory. Bertrand declares that we cannot answer certain questions, such as: Can we objectively justify morality? Can we prove that there is an external world? Can we prove cause and effect? Can we validate any of our generalities? Bertrand concentrates on problems that he believes will provoke positive and constructive discussion, deliberating over knowledge rather than metaphysics. Russell guides the reader through his famous 1910 distinction between knowledge by acquaintance versus knowledge by description. He also introduces important philosophical theories from Plato, Aristotle, René Descartes, David Hume, John Locke, Immanuel Kant, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel and others that lay the foundation for philosophical inquiry by general readers and scholars alike.</p><p>This beautiful reprint of the original essay is unabridged and unedited, preserving <b>The Problems of Philosophy</b> for your reading pleasure. It makes a wonderful gift for the student taking philosophy studies or a wonderful addition to your library of classic literature. Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p><b>Excerpt: </b></p><p>In the following pages I have confined myself in the main to those problems of philosophy in regard to which I thought it possible to say something positive and constructive, since merely negative criticism seemed out of place. For this reason, theory of knowledge occupies a larger space than metaphysics in the present volume, and some topics much discussed by philosophers are treated very briefly, if at all.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Features: </b></p><ul><li>Original 1912 Text</li><li>Classic Philosophical Essay</li><li>Dimensions: 6x9 inches</li><li>Matte Cover</li></ul><br>
The Problems of Philosophy The Original 1912 Critique of Philosophical Theories Bertrand Russell
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<p><b>The Problems of Philosophy</b> was written by the philosopher Bertrand Russell, in 1912. It is intended to be a guide to the limitations and challenges of philosophical theory. Bertrand declares that we cannot answer certain questions, such as: Can we objectively justify morality? Can we prove that there is an external world? Can we prove cause and effect? Can we validate any of our generalities? Bertrand concentrates on problems that he believes will provoke positive and constructive discussion, deliberating over knowledge rather than metaphysics. Russell guides the reader through his famous 1910 distinction between knowledge by acquaintance versus knowledge by description. He also introduces important philosophical theories from Plato, Aristotle, René Descartes, David Hume, John Locke, Immanuel Kant, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel and others that lay the foundation for philosophical inquiry by general readers and scholars alike.</p><p>This beautiful reprint of the original essay is unabridged and unedited, preserving <b>The Problems of Philosophy</b> for your reading pleasure. It makes a wonderful gift for the student taking philosophy studies or a wonderful addition to your library of classic literature. Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p><b>Excerpt: </b></p><p>In the following pages I have confined myself in the main to those problems of philosophy in regard to which I thought it possible to say something positive and constructive, since merely negative criticism seemed out of place. For this reason, theory of knowledge occupies a larger space than metaphysics in the present volume, and some topics much discussed by philosophers are treated very briefly, if at all.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Features: </b></p><ul><li>Original 1912 Text</li><li>Classic Philosophical Essay</li><li>Dimensions: 6x9 inches</li><li>Matte Cover</li></ul><br>