Anti-Scepticism: Or An Inquiry Into The Nature And Philosophy Of Language, As Connected With The Sacred Scriptures (1827)

Wright, Professor James

ISBN 10: 1436779472 / ISBN 13: 9781436779470

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Anti-Scepticism: Or An Inquiry Into The Nature And Philosophy Of Language, As Connected With The Sacred Scriptures (1827)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1436779472
• ISBN 13: 9781436779470
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Anti-Scepticism: Or An Inquiry Into The Nature And Philosophy Of Language, As Connected With The Sacred Scriptures is a philosophical treatise written by James Wright in 1827. The book explores the relationship between language and the interpretation of religious texts, specifically the Bible. Wright argues against scepticism and defends the idea that language is a reliable tool for understanding the truth and meaning of sacred scripture. He also discusses the role of context, historical context, and cultural context in the interpretation of religious texts. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of philosophy, linguistics, and religious studies, as well as for anyone interested in the relationship between language and religious thought.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.

About the Author

Poetry collections by James Wright (1927-80) include "The Green Wall "(1957), which won the Yale Series of Younger Poets award, "Saint Judas" (1959), "The Branch Will Not Break" (1963), "Shall We Gather at the River" (1968), and "Two Citizens" (1973). Wright was elected a fellow of The Academy of American Poets in 1971, and the following year his "Collected Poems" received the Pulitzer Prize. He died in New York City in 1980, having served on the English faculties at the University of Minnesota, Macalester College, and Hunter College (CUNY).