Reason in Theory and Practice (Modern Revivals in Philosophy) - Hardcover

Edgley; Roy Edgley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0751201790 ISBN 13: 9780751201796

Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, 1993

Synopsis

This text maps the network of concepts that constitute the general catagory of reason. In the process it shows that some famous philosophical doctrines are based on mistaken assumptions in this conceptual area. In particular, it aims to undermine the arguments of Hume and is modern followers to the effect that reason can be theoretical but not practical (can govern thought but not action) and that value judgements cannot be validly inferred from facts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ashgate Publishing
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0751201790
• ISBN 13: 9780751201796
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 180