Description |
ix, 179 pages ; 23 cm |
Contents |
1. Medieval philosophy The argument of Anselm and some medieval critics -- Gregory of Rimini's critique of Anselm -- Ockham's theory of scientific method -- The problem of sensory cognition -- Fourteenth- and twentieth-century positivism -- 2. Modern philosophy Descartes on the distinction of mind and body -- The sources and nature of Descartes' Cogito -- Hume's theory of causal belief -- The novelty of Hume's philosophy -- Two recent criticisms of Hume -- Kenny, Hume, and causal necessity -- 3. Contemporary philosophy Relations and qualities -- Logic and the laws of nature -- The universal affirmative |
Analysis |
Descartes, René |
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Hume, David |
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Philosophy |
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Philosophy Addresses, essays, lectures |
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William, of Ockham |
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European philosophy history |
Notes |
Includes index |
Bibliography |
"A bibliography of the writings of Julius R. Weinberg": pages 173-176 |
Subject |
William, of Ockham, approximately 1285-approximately 1349 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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William, of Ockham, approximately 1285-approximately 1349.
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Descartes, René, 1596-1650.
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Hume, David, 1711-1776 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Hume, David, 1711-1776.
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SUBJECT |
Descartes, René, 1596-1650. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79061201
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Subject |
Philosophy.
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LC no. |
76011315 |
ISBN |
0299071200 |
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