Guide to philosophy
by C. E. M. Joad
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Joad's 'Guide to Philosophy' examines systematically but non-technically the central questions of philosophical thought since classical times-Is there a plan to the universe? Is mind unique and independent or a mere secretion of the brain? Is there such a thing as free will? These and similar questions in the theory of knowledge and in metaphysics are introduced, the reasons why they are so much discussed are shown, and the methods by which the discussions have been pursued through the show more centuries are illustrated. The examination is, for the most part, in terms of opposed solutions- subjective idealism vs. realism, teleology vs. chance, causation vs. temporalism, logical positivism vs. vitalism and modern idealism. Under each problem area, the contributions of each of the major philosophers-Plato, Aristotle, the Scholastics, Kant, Hegel, Leibnitz, William James, and many others-are considered, with such milestones as Plato's theory of ideas, Aristotle's criticism, Kant's and Hegel's philosophical systems, Bergson's philosophy, and Whitehead's philosophy each receiving a chapter or more. show lessTags
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- Guide to philosophy
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- It is usual to introduce a book on philosophy intended for the general reader with some account of the subject matter of philosophy, the nature of its results and the methods which it pursues. (Introduction)
It is not easy to decide how to begin a book on philosophy. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)If the length of the course, the difficulties in the way, and the accident of Whitehead, the stiffest hurdle, being also the last, may be adduced as mitigating circumstances, I hope the reader will give me what benefit of them he can.
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