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Explores the big question: what really exists beyond our perceptions, and how do we know it?
The Problem of Things in Themselves surveys a long history of ideas about reality, perception, and consciousness, and then presents a thoughtful path through the debate between realism and idealism. It asks how science fits with philosophy and what it means for things to exist outside our experience.
- Traces how thinkers from Democritus to Kant and beyond have described reality, perception, and things-in-themselves.
- Explains a practical view that links brain events to conscious experience and discusses how science might describe the world.
- Examines the mind-body relationship, the role of memory and unity in consciousness, and the limits of our knowledge about reality.
- Provides a balanced look at panpsychism, realism, and the idea of a world beyond our data, without oversimplifying the debate.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of a timeless philosophical debate: the nature of reality. This book delves into the profound question of whether things exist independently of our perception, or if our minds shape the world we experience. The author traces the history of this philosophical inquiry, exploring the contrasting viewpoints of renowned thinkers like Democritus, Plato, Descartes, Locke, Berkeley, and Kant. From the atomic theories of the ancient Greeks to the idealism of the 18th century and the rise of panpsychism, the book unveils a tapestry of diverse perspectives on the elusive "thing-in-itself." Prepare to engage with fundamental questions about the relationship between our minds and the external world, the role of perception in shaping our reality, and the possibility of a consciousness that extends beyond human experience. The author's insightful analysis challenges our assumptions and invites us to ponder the very essence of existence. By exploring the complexities of perception and the limits of human knowledge, this book ultimately illuminates the profound mystery of the universe and our place within it. 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 # 9781332181582_0
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