Essays In Philosophy - William Angus Knight - Bog

Essays in Philosophy: Old and New is a collection of essays written by William Angus Knight, a well-known philosopher, and academic. The book is divided into two sections, with the first section containing essays on classical philosophical topics such as metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. The second section contains essays on more contemporary topics such as the philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and postmodernism.The essays in the first section explore fundamental philosophical questions such as the nature of reality, the limits of knowledge, and the foundations of morality. Knight draws on the works of classical philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, and Descartes to provide a comprehensive analysis of these topics.The essays in the second section focus on more recent philosophical debates and movements. Knight examines the work of philosophers such as Ludwig Wittgenstein, Martin Heidegger, and Jacques Derrida to provide insights into contemporary philosophical issues such as the nature of language, the relationship between mind and body, and the role of interpretation in understanding reality.Overall, Essays in Philosophy: Old and New is a well-written and thought-provoking collection of essays that will appeal to both students and scholars of philosophy. Knight's clear and concise writing style makes complex philosophical concepts accessible to readers with varying levels of knowledge and experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.