Desire And Reason: Being An Account Of The Origin And Development Of Intellectual Principles (1922)

Desire And Reason: Being An Account Of The Origin And Development Of Intellectual Principles is a philosophical book written by Kenneth Jay Spalding and originally published in 1922. The book explores the relationship between desire and reason, and how they have shaped the development of human intellectual principles throughout history. Spalding argues that desire is the driving force behind human action and that reason is the tool used to achieve these desires. He explores how desire and reason have influenced the development of various intellectual principles, such as science, religion, and ethics. The book is divided into three parts: the first part explores the origins of desire and reason, the second part examines their development in various intellectual fields, and the third part discusses their role in shaping human society. Overall, Desire And Reason is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the human mind and the forces that drive us. It is a classic work of philosophy that continues to be relevant today.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.