An Abridgment Of Mr. Locke's Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1752) - Softcover

Locke, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 116531102X ISBN 13: 9781165311026

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

""An Abridgment of Mr. Locke's Essay Concerning Human Understanding"" is a book written by the famous philosopher John Locke. It was first published in 1752 and is a shortened version of his famous work ""Essay Concerning Human Understanding"". This book is a comprehensive exploration of human nature, knowledge, and understanding. It covers topics such as the origin of ideas, the nature of knowledge, and the limits of human understanding. In this abridgment, Locke's complex ideas are presented in a simplified and concise manner, making it easier for readers to understand and apply his theories. The book is divided into four parts, each of which deals with a specific aspect of human understanding. The first part discusses the nature of knowledge and how it is acquired. The second part explores the different types of ideas and how they are related to one another. The third part deals with language and how it is used to convey ideas. The final part discusses the limits of human understanding and the importance of humility in the pursuit of knowledge.Overall, ""An Abridgment of Mr. Locke's Essay Concerning Human Understanding"" is an important work in the field of philosophy. It presents Locke's ideas in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to a wider audience. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the nature of human knowledge and understanding.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 116531102X
• ISBN 13: 9781165311026
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 266
• Editor: Wynne Sir John