Philosophical Papers - James McCosh - Bog

Philosophical Papers: Examination Of W. Hamilton¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Logic; Reply To Mr. Mill¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Third Edition; Present State Of Moral Philosophy In Britain (1868) is a collection of essays and articles written by James McCosh, a Scottish philosopher and theologian. The book is divided into three parts, each of which deals with a different topic in philosophy.The first part of the book is an examination of the logic of Sir William Hamilton, a prominent Scottish philosopher of the 19th century. McCosh critiques Hamilton's views on the nature of knowledge and truth, and offers his own perspective on these issues.The second part of the book is a response to John Stuart Mill's third edition of A System of Logic. McCosh argues against Mill's views on induction, causation, and the nature of scientific inquiry, and defends his own approach to these topics.The third part of the book is a survey of the state of moral philosophy in Britain at the time of its publication. McCosh discusses the various schools of thought in ethics, including utilitarianism, intuitionism, and Kantianism, and offers his own perspective on the nature of moral reasoning.Overall, Philosophical Papers: Examination Of W. Hamilton¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Logic; Reply To Mr. Mill¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Third Edition; Present State Of Moral Philosophy In Britain (1868) is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of some of the most important issues in philosophy during the 19th century. McCosh's writing is clear and accessible, making this book a valuable resource for students and scholars alike.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.