Elements of Intellectual Philosophy: Designed as a Text-Book
Thomas Cogswell Upham
ISBN 10: 0461886170 ISBN 13: 9780461886177
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Elements Of Intellectual Philosophy: Designed As A Text-Book by Thomas Cogswell Upham. This work presents an accessible, pedagogical map of the mind, knowledge, language, and education. Written as a concise early-19th-century textbook, it surveys the sources of thought—sensation and internal operations—and the workings of perception, memory, attention, imagination, and the will. Upham develops an empirical framework (rejecting innate ideas) while situating philosophy within a theological frame that honors the Creator. The work covers the origin of ideas, the classification of simple and complex ideas, and how language shapes thought, criticism, and pedagogy. It also sketches practical guidance for learners and teachers, with emphasis on clear definitions, careful use of terms, and disciplined cognitive habits. Across chapters, the book integrates moral philosophy, psychology, aesthetics, and education, referencing notable thinkers and offering a structured approach to topics such as prejudice, education, and the mind’s relation to language and culture. This excerpt illustrates Upham’s systematic method and its aim to equip readers with tools for reasoned inquiry.
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Title: Elements of Intellectual Philosophy: ...
Publisher: HardPress
Publication Date: 2021
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New