Naturalism and Agnosticism - The Gifford Lectures Delivered Before University of Aberdeen in

Klappentext First published in 1899, these two volumes by the prominent philosopher James Ward argue for Idealism over Naturalism and Agnosticism. Zusammenfassung First published in 1899, this is the first of two volumes of lectures by Cambridge Professor James Ward (1843–1925), in which he argues for Idealism over Naturalism and Agnosticism. Volume 1 criticises the Mechanical Theory as a way of accounting for human experience in purely scientific terms. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Introduction; Part I. The Mechanical Theory: 2. Abstract dynamics; 3. Relation of abstract dynamics to actual phenomena; 4. Molecular mechanics: its indirectness; 5. Molecular mechanics: ideals of matter; 6. The theory of energy; Part II. Theory of Evolution: 7. Mechanical evolution; 8. Mr. Spencer's interpretation of evolution; 9. Reflexions on Mr. Spencer's theory: his treatment of life and mind; 10. Biological evolution.

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• Authors: James Ward, Ward James
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.12.2011
• EAN: 9781108040976
• ISBN: 978-1-108-04097-6
• No. of pages: 326
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Philosophy; Naturalism and Agnosticism 2 Volume Paperback Set
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); PHILOSOPHY / Religious, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, RELIGION / Philosophy, RELIGION / Atheism, RELIGION / Agnosticism, Philosophy of Science, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Philosophy of religion, Agnosticism and atheism, Agnosticism & Atheism