Truth And Error: Or The Science Of Intellection (1898)

Truth and Error: Or The Science of Intellection is a philosophical book written by John Wesley Powell and published in 1898. The book explores the nature of truth and error in human thought and the processes by which we arrive at knowledge. Powell argues that the mind is capable of understanding truth and error through a scientific approach to intellection. He discusses the importance of observation, experimentation, and logic in developing a comprehensive understanding of the world around us. Powell also examines the role of language in shaping our perceptions and interpretations of reality. Throughout the book, he provides examples and case studies to illustrate his arguments and theories. Truth and Error is a thought-provoking and insightful work that continues to be studied by philosophers and scholars 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.

John Wesley Powell (1834 1902) was a US soldier, geologist, explorer of the American West, and director of major scientific and cultural institutions. He is famous for the 1869 Powell Geographic Expedition, a three-month river trip down the Green and Colorado rivers that included the first known passage through the Grand Canyon.