Through Agnostic Spectacles (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alexander Kadison

9780267412051: Through Agnostic Spectacles (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267412053 ISBN 13: 9780267412051

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

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Explore the roots of doubt and the limits of knowledge.

This collection examines agnosticism and metaphysics, asking how far logic and experience can take us in understanding reality. From discussions of personal belief to critiques of timeless doctrines, the book invites readers to weigh arguments thoughtfully and carve out their own stance.

Opening with reflections on metaphysical questions, the work surveys how even seasoned thinkers wrestle with the boundaries of certainty. It situates agnosticism not as a conclusion but as a framework for steady inquiry, challenging readers to distinguish what can be known from what remains speculation. Along the way, it engages with historical voices, literary examples, and practical implications for how we live and think.

Understand why metaphysical questions persist and how they shape belief and doubt
See how agnosticism can inform everyday thinking about religion, science, and truth
Examine how authors and thinkers use rhetoric, analogy, and example to argue for or against certainty
Consider the role of science and philosophy in framing what we can know

Ideal for readers of philosophy, skeptical inquiry, and those curious about how doubt shapes worldview.

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