The Story of Western PhilosophyThis book was born of the paperback boom, and it is meant as an aid in the interpretation of the history of Western philosophy. It is designed especially for use in a course in the history of philosophy, but I hope that it may also prove useful for other purposes, such as an historical introduction to philosophy or a comprehensive review of the history of philosophy or just as a help to the general reader trying to make some sense out of the history of Western philosophy.-Preface. |
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... fundamental cause of all things . Under- standing , the satisfaction of one's rational striving , is not com- plete short of this point . Upon attaining the knowledge of God as the first cause of all things , however , there is no ...
... fundamental cause of all things . Under- standing , the satisfaction of one's rational striving , is not com- plete short of this point . Upon attaining the knowledge of God as the first cause of all things , however , there is no ...
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... fundamental difference between empirical sci- ence , rational philosophy , and religious faith one need only compare examples of the fundamental statements of each . Com- pare , for example , the third law of thermodynamics ( a ...
... fundamental difference between empirical sci- ence , rational philosophy , and religious faith one need only compare examples of the fundamental statements of each . Com- pare , for example , the third law of thermodynamics ( a ...
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... fundamental principle , the creativity of the sub- ject , solves that most fundamental and definitive problem of modern philosophy : the problem of subjectivism or solipsism . Ever since Descartes began modern philosophy within his own ...
... fundamental principle , the creativity of the sub- ject , solves that most fundamental and definitive problem of modern philosophy : the problem of subjectivism or solipsism . Ever since Descartes began modern philosophy within his own ...
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The Philosophical Story Previewed | 3 |
The Cosmological Philosophers | 13 |
The Anthropological Philosophers | 34 |
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