Elementa Philosophica: Containing Chiefly, Noetica Or Things Relating To The Mind Or Understanding (1752) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166173975)

Elementa Philosophica is a philosophical work by Samuel Johnson, published in 1752. The book focuses primarily on Noetica, or things relating to the mind and understanding. It is divided into several sections, each of which explores different aspects of the human mind and its workings. The first section discusses the nature of perception and how we come to know the world around us. The second section explores the role of reason in human thought and decision-making. The third section delves into the nature of language and its relationship to thought. The final section discusses the concept of free will and its implications for human behavior. Throughout the book, Johnson draws on a wide range of philosophical traditions, including empiricism, rationalism, and skepticism, to offer a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of the human mind and its workings.Containing Chiefly, Noetica Or Things Relating To The Mind Or Understanding And Ethica Or Things Relating To Moral Behavior. 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.

Author: Samuel Johnson
ISBN-10: 1166173976
ISBN-13: 9781166173975
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d