The First Principles of Knowledge - Softcover

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9781330619292: The First Principles of Knowledge

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This book centers on the nature of knowledge, embarking on a philosophical investigation into how human beings attain certainty. The author begins by defining truth as a form of correspondence between human thought and reality. From here, the author explores the complex relationship between knowledge and ignorance, perception and deception, and the role of belief in shaping our understanding of the world. Underpinning the entire work is an exploration of how knowledge can be acquired, with the author arguing that it is through a combination of intuition, experience, and reason that we ultimately come to know and understand the world around us. Thought-provoking and meticulously researched, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of the nature of knowledge and the human mind's capacity for understanding.

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