A Study of Origins: Or the Problems of Knowledge, of Being and of Duty (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edmond De Pressensé

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428950124 ISBN 13: 9780428950125

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Where do we come from, what bounds our knowledge, and what should guide our actions?

This thoughtful volume examines the problems of knowledge, of being, and of duty through a careful, accessible lens. It weaves philosophy, science, and faith to ask how humans understand themselves and the world, and what that means for everyday life.

In a clear, tranquil voice, the book traces humanity from its primeval beginnings to its highest capacities for intellect and conscience. It surveys how life points to purpose, how reason and moral obligation shape our choices, and how science and religion might illuminate one another rather than clash. The result is a balanced exploration of how we think, feel, and act in the face of existence.

• Explore how mind, body, and spirit relate in the human person
• Consider the role of God, creation, and moral law in everyday life
• Reflect on human origins, destiny, and the meaning of duty
• See how science, philosophy, and faith can inform a coherent view of reality

Ideal for readers of philosophy, theology, and the history of ideas who want thoughtful, evidence‑driven reflections on being, knowledge, and moral life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428950124
• ISBN 13: 9780428950125
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 554