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There is in England a plain-spoken proverb which says, "Give a dog a bad name and hang him;" and there is, moreover, in England a bad name attaching to Metaphysics, with the result that our countrymen incline to treat that science after the manner in which they would treat the dog under a similar imputation. The ill-fame is in part due to ignorance, which not in every case produces the aggrandizing effect expressed by the words Omne ignotum pro magnifico, but sometimes, as in the present instance, acts in the contrary way, and has the vilifying effect signified in the adage, "Ignorance is the mother of prejudice." Metaphysics are supposed by the ignorant to be essentially what many writers have made them to be by abuse - a wild dance of unintelligible speculations in the air. Again, there is a prejudice against them because no immediate results in pounds, shillings, and pence come of Metaphysics.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1330251474
- ISBN 13 9781330251478
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages415
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the often misunderstood world of metaphysics, a field of philosophy that explores the fundamental nature of reality. The author challenges the common misconception that metaphysics is a realm of pointless speculation, arguing instead that it is essential for understanding the very basis of all knowledge. He draws upon centuries of philosophical thought, from the ancient Greeks to the thinkers of his own time, to grapple with core concepts such as being, essence, existence, and substance. The book is a fascinating exploration of these abstract ideas, illuminating the ways in which they shape our understanding of the world around us. Ultimately, the author demonstrates how a clear grasp of these fundamental concepts is crucial for navigating the complexities of human thought and experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330251478_0
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