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

L. T. Hobhouse

 
9780266765769: The Theory of Knowledge: A Contribution to Some Problems of Logic and Metaphysics (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

In The Theory of Knowledge, discover how we build a credible view of reality from limited experience.

The book argues that knowledge grows through a mix of science, common sense, and careful reflection, not by guessing or wishful thinking.

You’ll see how beliefs are supported by patterns in our observations, and how probability helps guide reasonable conclusions. It explains why a single persistent cause can shape our understanding, yet why we must test ideas across different situations before accepting them as true. The work also links everyday judgment to larger questions about reality, truth, and the methods we use to form belief.
  • How partial similarity and repeated observation justify confident inferences
  • The role of probability, frequency, and the idea of a single or multiple causes
  • How science, feeling, and imagination together contribute to understanding reality
  • The limits of knowledge and how a disciplined framework can still point toward truth
Ideal for readers of philosophy, science, and critical thinking who want a clear map of how we know what we know.

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