Principles of Understanding - An Introduction to Logic From the Standpoint of Personal Idealism

Originally published in 1915, this book presents an examination of philosophy from the perspective of personal idealism.

List of contents

1. The scope of logic; 2. Logic and animism; 3. Noesis; 4. Sensuous experience; 5. Subconsciousness; 6. The social mind; 7. Passion; 8. Cosmothesis and passion; 9. The general relation of passion to understanding; 10. The functions of understanding; 11. Reasoning; 12. Science; 13. The advance of understanding; Index.

Summary

Originally published in 1915, this book presents an examination of philosophy from the perspective of personal idealism, arguing that logic should be the theoretical account of the actual processes of human understanding. The text explores the idea of utility in relation to philosophy, with a view towards practical engagement with the world.

Product details

• Authors: Henry Sturt
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.04.2014
• EAN: 9781107693111
• ISBN: 978-1-107-69311-1
• No. of pages: 320
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / Logic, Philosophy: logic