Ralph Cudworth

Klappentext Originally published in 1951, this book presents an engaging study of the works and influence of English philosopher Ralph Cudworth (1617-88). Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1951, this concise book presents an engaging study of the works and influence of the renowned English philosopher Ralph Cudworth (1617–88), the leader of the Cambridge Platonists. A bibliography of writings by and about Cudworth is also included, together with an appendix section on his manuscripts. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Abbreviations; 1. Cudworth and his predecessors; 2. Cudworth on mind and nature; 3. Cudworth's theory of knowledge; 4. 'Eternal and immutable morality'; 5. Cudworth's moral psychology; 6. The good life; 7. Ethics and religion; 8. Cudworth and the British moralists; Appendix. The Cudworth manuscripts; A Cudworth bibliography; Index of names.

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• Authors: J. A. Passmore, Passmore J. A.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.09.2013
• EAN: 9781107697430
• ISBN: 978-1-107-69743-0
• No. of pages: 132
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day; PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / General, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Medieval, Western philosophy: c 1600 to c 1900, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought, Western philosophy: Medieval & Renaissance, c 500 to c 1600, Medieval Western philosophy