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The Beautiful, The True and the Good: Studies in the History of Thoughts (Studies in Philosophy and the History of Philosophy)
Robert Wood
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Hardcover. How do we understand the notions of the beautiful, the true, and the good, and how do they help us to know, to understand? Philosopher Robert E. Wood considers appeals respectively to the heart, to the intellect, and to the will. In our minds, their interplay beckons each of us to assimilate one's past, and look forward towards further endeavours. Series: Studies in Philosophy & the History of Philosophy. Num Pages: 504 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 160 x 41. Weight in Grams: 953.
How do we understand the notions of the beautiful, the true, and the good, and how do they help us to know, to understand? Philosopher Robert E. Wood considers appeal respectively to the heart, to the intellect, and to the will. In our minds, their interplay beckons each of us to assimilate one’s past, and look forward towards further endeavours. They also set up what Wood calls a ""dialogical imperative"" to speak from where we stand and to stand in place of the Other, the person facing us, as well. The order follows Plato's claim that the love of Beauty ... Read more
How do we understand the notions of the beautiful, the true, and the good, and how do they help us to know, to understand? Philosopher Robert E. Wood considers appeal respectively to the heart, to the intellect, and to the will. In our minds, their interplay beckons each of us to assimilate one’s past, and look forward towards further endeavours. They also set up what Wood calls a ""dialogical imperative"" to speak from where we stand and to stand in place of the Other, the person facing us, as well. The order follows Plato's claim that the love of Beauty ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The Catholic University of America Press
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Philosophy & the History of Philosophy
Number of Pages
504
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780813227474
SKU
V9780813227474
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About Robert Wood
Robert E. Wood is professor of philosophy in the Institute of Philosophic Studies at the University of Dallas, Irving, TX, USA.
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