Problems in Philosophy: The Limits of Inquiry
by Colin Mcginn 2021-01-14 15:40:41
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This advanced introductory text offers a synoptic view of philosophical inquiry, discussing such topics as consciousness, the self, meaning, free will, the a priori, and knowledge. The emphasis is on the fundamental intractability of these questions,... Read more
This advanced introductory text offers a synoptic view of philosophical inquiry, discussing such topics as consciousness, the self, meaning, free will, the a priori, and knowledge. The emphasis is on the fundamental intractability of these questions, and a theory is proposed as to why the human mind has so much difficulty in resolving them. This theory turns upon a naturalistic picture of the scope and limits of human intelligence. Less
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  • 9.01 X 6.11 X 0.4 in
  • 172
  • Wiley
  • December 8, 1993
  • English
  • 9781557864758
Colin McGinn has taught philosophy at institutions of higher learning including University College London, Rutgers University, and Oxford University. He is the author of The Character of Mind, Conscio...
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