First Principles of a New System of Philosophy1880 - Brossura

Spencer, Herbert

Brossura

ISBN 10: 076612715X ISBN 13: 9780766127159

Casa editrice: Kessinger Pub Co, 2003

Riassunto

The First Principles of a New System of Philosophy is a book written by Herbert Spencer, a prominent English philosopher and sociologist. The book was first published in 1862 and is considered one of the most important works in the history of philosophy.In this book, Spencer presents his ideas on a new system of philosophy based on the principles of evolution and natural selection. He argues that all aspects of human life, including morality, politics, and economics, can be explained through the laws of evolution.Spencer's philosophy is based on the idea that everything in the universe is interconnected and that all things are constantly evolving. He argues that humans are not separate from nature but are a part of it, and that our understanding of the world should be based on scientific observation and analysis.The book is divided into two parts. In the first part, Spencer lays out his fundamental principles of philosophy, including the laws of evolution, the principle of continuity, and the law of the persistence of force. In the second part, he applies these principles to various fields of study, including psychology, ethics, and politics.Overall, The First Principles of a New System of Philosophy is a complex and influential work that has had a significant impact on the development of modern philosophy and social science. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy or the evolution of scientific thought.1880. A System of Synthetic Philosophy Vol. 1. Contents: Religion and Science; Relativity of All Knowledge; Reconciliation; Philosophy Defined; Data of Philosophy; Space, Time, Matter, Motion and Force; Evolution and Dissolution; Simple and Compound Evolution; Interpretation of Evolution; Segregation; Equilibration; Dissolution; Summary and Conclusions.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.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Kessinger Pub Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 076612715X
• ISBN 13: 9780766127159
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 604
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• Persona responsabile: non disponibile