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Human Knowing: A Prelude To Metaphysics

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Description for Human Knowing: A Prelude To Metaphysics Paperback. A clearly-written, brief introduction to philosophic thinking that guides the reader through an exploration of sense perception, ordinary knowing, scientific knowing, and philosophic knowing. This philosophic journey culminates in a justification of philosophy itself as a genuine form of knowing and thus is a natural prelude to metaphysics. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 231.

Human Knowing is a clearly written, brief introduction that guides the reader through an exploration of sense perception, ordinary knowing, scientific knowing, and philosophic knowing. This journey culminates in a justification of philosophy as a genuine form of knowing and thus a natural prelude to metaphysics. Though Felt manages to avoid technical language, the development of his argument is a genuine exercise in philosophic thinking. The outcome is a contemporary expression of a position similar to that of Thomas Aquinas, significantly enriched by insights from Bergson, Whitehead, and phenomenology. This book is accessible, smart, and refreshing. Any interested general reader ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
140
Place of Publication
Notre Dame IN, United States
ISBN
9780268028794
SKU
V9780268028794
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About James W. Felt
James W. Felt, S.J., is John Nobili Professor of Philosophy at Santa Clara University.

Reviews for Human Knowing: A Prelude To Metaphysics
“This fine book is ideal for introductory courses in philosophy, and it is executed and backed up by careful, sophisticated philosophical analysis and insight.” —W. Norris Clarke, S.J., Fordham University “A strong case for relational realism is presented with a carefully outlined argument and discussion of classic examples from many major philosophers, including Locke, Hume, Kant, Searle, Merleau-Ponty, Kuhn, Whitehead, ... Read more

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