Some Problems of Philosophy: A Beginning of an Introduction to Philosophy - Softcover

James, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1314489909 ISBN 13: 9781314489903

Publisher: Hardpress Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

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About this title

From the Back Cover

With the clarity that William James deemed obligatory, Some Problems of Philosophy outlines his theory of perception. The early chapters expose the defects of intellectualism and monism and the advantages of empiricism and pluralism. The novelty that enters into concrete perceptual experience, and that is disallowed by the rationalizing intellect, suggests exciting possibilities. Denied any absolute truth in an ever-changing world, privy to only a piece of the truth at any given moment, the individual can, with faith and good will, help create order out of chaos. Some Problems of Philosophy, published posthumously, represents an important advance in William James's thought.

About the Author

Frederick Burkhardt, formerly a professor of philosophy and then a college president, is President Emeritus of the American Council of Learned Societies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1314489909
• ISBN 13: 9781314489903
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 262