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Lee, James Wideman

 
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Discover how the human mind turns experience into knowledge and how this shapes life itself.


The book analyzes how views of human nature have shifted from a purely mechanical world to one in which mind, meaning, and purpose play central roles. It invites readers to consider how truth is formed, how people connect with others, and how belief and action work together in daily life. Thoroughly revised, this edition clarifies the ideas and offers a framework for thinking about body, mind, and spirit as an integrated whole.


Grounded in a long tradition of inquiry, the work explains how knowledge grows from sensation, yet is organized by the mind’s own activity. It contrasts old and new world perspectives and argues for a view where human life is a unity of physical, social, intellectual, and moral aspects. The discussion extends to big questions about immortality, faith, and the purpose of existence, without losing sight of practical implications for living well.



  • How sensations become knowledge through the mind’s organizing power

  • Ways truth is understood as a unity that reflects an intelligible order

  • Connections between science, religion, and daily living in a modern view of man

  • Engagement with questions about immortality and the meaning of life


Ideal for readers who enjoy philosophy, theology, and discussions about how we live with purpose in a changing world.

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