Ten Philosophical Mistakes: Basic Errors in Modern Thought - How They Came About, Their Consequences, and How to Avoid Them
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0025003305
ISBN 13
9780025003309
Category
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Publication Year
1985
Publisher
Pages
200
Subject
Philosophy.
Abstract
Examines ten errors in modern thought and shows how they have led to serious consequences in our everyday lives. Tells how they came about, how to avoid them, and how to counter their negative effects.
Description
To the reader -- Prologue: little errors in the beginning -- The ten subjects about which the mistakes are made -- Part One -- Consciousness and its objects -- The intellect and the senses -- Words and meanings -- Knowledge and opinion -- Moral values -- Part Two -- Happiness and contentment -- Freedom of choice -- Human nature -- Human society -- Human existence -- Epilogue: modern science and ancient wisdom.
Biblio Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Number of Copies
1
