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Metaphysics Facts And Fallacies
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Author : Andreas Sofroniou
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2016-10-04
Metaphysics Facts And Fallacies written by Andreas Sofroniou and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-04 with Reference categories.
This book deals with Metaphysics as a branch of philosophy which studies the most general categories, concepts and descriptions of ourselves and the world; causality, substance, ontology, time, and reality. Metaphysical questions can ask whether our actions are subject to causality, which gives rise to the problem of free will, and the question of whether our mental experiences involve a separate substance from body is a major issue in the philosophy of mind. Although metaphysics dates back to the ancient Greeks, the rise of science led to attempts by philosophers to limit the claims of metaphysics, and earlier in the last century scientifically minded philosophers such as the logical positivists claimed that metaphysical assertions were meaningless. In modern times the term used for the interpretation of Metaphysics is widely miscomprehended. The misunderstanding of the subject of Metaphysics extends to the mystical and esoteric feelings of the oriental religions and conceptions of therapeutic methods.
Metaphysics And The Representational Fallacy
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Author : Heather Dyke
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-07-26
Metaphysics And The Representational Fallacy written by Heather Dyke and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-26 with Philosophy categories.
This book is an investigation into metaphysics: its aims, scope, methodology and practice. Dyke argues that metaphysics should take itself to be concerned with investigating the fundamental nature of reality, and suggests that the ontological significance of language has been grossly exaggerated in the pursuit of that aim.
Metaphysics And The Representational Fallacy
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Author : Heather Dyke
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-10-31
Metaphysics And The Representational Fallacy written by Heather Dyke and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-31 with First philosophy categories.
This book is an investigation into metaphysics: its aims, scope, methodology and practice. Dyke argues that metaphysics should (and on the whole does) take itself to be concerned with investigating the fundamental nature of reality, and suggests that the ontological significance of language has been grossly exaggerated in the pursuit of that aim.
Metaphysics Fact S And Fallacies
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Author : Andreas Sofroniou
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-04-06
Metaphysics Fact S And Fallacies written by Andreas Sofroniou and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-06 with categories.
Metaphysics as a branch of philosophyMetaphysics is the Greek term which, in simple terms, it means, 'the things after the physics' (from Aristotle's works META TA PHYSICA = that branch of philosophy which studies the most general categories and concepts which are presupposed in descriptions of ourselves and the world. Examples are causality, substance, ontology, time, and reality. Metaphysical questions have a very broad scope. Whereas the physical scientist might ask 'How does x cause y?' the metaphysician asks 'What does it mean for anything to cause anything else?' Whereas the chemist might investigate particular substances, the metaphysician asks what it means to be a substance, and whether there is one basic substance, or many. Metaphysical questions can become the subject of more specialised philosophical inquiry. We can ask whether our actions are subject to causality, which gives rise to the problem of free will, and the question of whether our mental experiences involve a separate substance from body is a major issue in the philosophy of mind. Although metaphysics dates back to the ancient Greeks, there have been occasions on which its status as a legitimate inquiry have been questioned. The rise of science in the 17th century led to attempts by philosophers such as Hume and Locke to limit the claims of metaphysics, and earlier in the last century scientifically minded philosophers such as the logical positivists claimed that metaphysical assertions were meaningless. SECTION 2: RELATED SUBJECTSAl-Farabi (c.873-950), Islamic philosopherHe commented on the logical works of Aristotle and the political works of Plato, combining ideas from both in his principal work, The Ideal City. This hierarchical society would be headed by a philosopher-prophet, from whom lower ranks would derive their authority. The same structure is evident in his metaphysics, in which all levels of intelligence and life emanate necessarily from the One, or God, and in his ranking of kinds of knowledge. Philosophical knowledge, acquired through logic, is the highest exercise of reason, but religious knowledge, which dresses itself in symbols accessible to the imagination of lesser thinkers, also has its place.Analytic philosophy This is a broad movement in 20th-century philosophy, influential chiefly in Austria, the UK, and the USA, which regards central philosophical problems as primarily demanding clarification or analysis of such notions as meaning, truth, and necessity. Although analytical philosophy is a loosely unified tradition, rather than a specific doctrine, there has been broad agreement on some specific matters. First, philosophy is a distinctive kind of enquiry, which employs methods different from those of the natural or social sciences; additionally, unlike, for instance, biology or economics, it is not addressed to any distinctive realm of facts.Philosophy does not seek to construct theories which build upon or add to our knowledge of the world, but to clarify the knowledge and beliefs we already have. Secondly, this clarification is to be achieved by analysis of the language in which our non-philosophical, common-sense, or scientific knowledge is expressed. This framework leaves ample room for internal divisions. There is, for instance, disagreement between Russell's view that this kind of clarification will yield answers to the traditional questions of metaphysics and epistemology, and Wittgenstein's contention that such questions are the products of confusions which the careful analysis of language will enable us to avoid. A related dispute concerns whether philosophical analysis can itself be conducted in a systematic way, using the tools and techniques of mathematical logic, as the logical positivists held, or whether resolution of philosophical problems demands piecemeal attention to specific areas of ordinary language.
Facts And Values
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Author : Giancarlo Marchetti
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-11-03
Facts And Values written by Giancarlo Marchetti and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-03 with Philosophy categories.
This collection offers a synoptic view of current philosophical debates concerning the relationship between facts and values, bringing together a wide spectrum of contributors committed to testing the validity of this dichotomy, exploring alternatives, and assessing their implications. The assumption that facts and values inhabit distinct, unbridgeable conceptual and experiential domains has long dominated scientific and philosophical discourse, but this separation has been seriously called into question from a number of corners. The original essays here collected offer a diversity of responses to fact-value dichotomy, including contributions from Hilary Putnam and Ruth Anna Putnam who are rightly credited with revitalizing philosophical interest in this alleged opposition. Both they, and many of our contributors, are in agreement that the relationship between epistemic developments and evaluative attitudes cannot be framed as a conflict between descriptive and normative understanding. Each chapter demonstrates how and why contrapositions between science and ethics, between facts and values, and between objective and subjective are false dichotomies. Values cannot simply be separated from reason. Facts and Values will therefore prove essential reading for analytic and continental philosophers alike, for theorists of ethics and meta-ethics, and for philosophers of economics and law.
The Common Sense The Mathematics And The Metaphysics Of Money
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Author : John Badlam Howe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1881
The Common Sense The Mathematics And The Metaphysics Of Money written by John Badlam Howe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1881 with Money categories.
Elements Of Metaphysics
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Author : A. E. Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2025-03-02
Elements Of Metaphysics written by A. E. Taylor and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-03-02 with Philosophy categories.
In "Elements of Metaphysics," A. E. Taylor offers a rigorous exploration of the foundational issues in metaphysical thought, skillfully balancing analytical clarity with philosophical depth. The text delves into core themes such as existence, reality, and the nature of the universe, employing a precise, logical style that reflects the philosophical rigor of early 20th-century discourse. Taylor situates his work within the context of contemporary metaphysical debates, engaging with figures like Kant and Hegel while drawing on the ideals of British Idealism to illuminate complex concepts. A. E. Taylor, a prominent scholar in the realm of philosophy, was known for his contributions to both metaphysics and ethics, as well as his influence on the development of modern philosophical thought. His academic journey, marked by an engagement with classical philosophy and a keen interest in the coherence of metaphysical systems, undoubtedly shaped his approach in this work. Taylor's extensive background, combined with his role as a lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, allowed him to synthesize and articulate intricate ideas with remarkable eloquence. This book is highly recommended for anyone seeking a thoughtful and accessible introduction to metaphysical concepts. Whether you are a student of philosophy or a curious reader, Taylor's incisive examination challenges assumptions and invites readers to ponder profound questions about existence and reality.
The Spiritist Fallacy
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Author : René Guénon
language : en
Publisher: Sophia Perennis
Release Date : 2003
The Spiritist Fallacy written by René Guénon and has been published by Sophia Perennis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
The Spiritual Fallacy, though packed with arcane facts, is unique in revealing how one the greatest metaphysicians of our age interprets the phenomena, real or alleged, of spiritualism. The doctrinal expositions that accompany his astonishing account offer extraordinarily prescient insight into many deviations and psychological afflictions of the modern mind, and will be a valuable to psychological practitioners and spiritual counselors as to historians of esoteric history. It also offers a profound corrective to the many brands of New Age 'therapy' that all too unwittingly invoke many of the same elements whose nefarious origins Guenon so clearly described many years ago.
Iris Murdoch And The Search For Human Goodness
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Author : Maria Antonaccio
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 1996-12
Iris Murdoch And The Search For Human Goodness written by Maria Antonaccio and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-12 with Art categories.
A HISTORY AND CRITIQUE OF THE WRITINGS OF IRIS MURDOCH.
The Metaphysical Magazine
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1909
The Metaphysical Magazine written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1909 with Parapsychology categories.