9780282501563 - Instinct and Reason, or the First Principles of Human Knowledge (Classic Reprint) di Ramsay, George (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book sets out the nature, extent, and limits of our knowledge, specifically focusing on the distinction between intuitive and rational knowledge, going on to map in detail the separate kinds of each. The author's key distinction between intuitive and rational knowledge posits the former as original, not derived from any previous knowledge, based on direct perception without the need for logical proof, while the latter is acquired through a process of reasoning. The author argues that both instinct and reason are essential for human knowledge, each playing a distinct and indispensable role. The book is a comprehensive treatment of the subject. Understanding the nature and limits of our knowledge is fundamental to comprehending the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.