Lectures And Essays By Henry Nettleship (1895) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437117226)

Lectures and Essays by Henry Nettleship is a collection of philosophical writings by the British philosopher and classicist Henry Nettleship. The book was originally published in 1895 and includes a selection of Nettleship's lectures and essays on a range of topics, including ethics, politics, logic, and literature.The first section of the book focuses on Nettleship's work in ethics, including his thoughts on the nature of moral obligation and the role of reason in moral decision-making. He also explores the relationship between ethics and politics, arguing that the two are closely intertwined and that a just society must be founded on moral principles.In the second section of the book, Nettleship turns his attention to logic and epistemology, discussing topics such as the nature of truth, the limits of human knowledge, and the relationship between language and thought. He also explores the philosophy of language, arguing that words are not simply arbitrary symbols but are instead deeply connected to the way we think and perceive the world.The final section of the book includes Nettleship's literary criticism, focusing on the works of Shakespeare and other English poets. He offers insightful readings of these works, exploring their themes and the ways in which they reflect the cultural and historical context in which they were written.Overall, Lectures and Essays by Henry Nettleship is a rich and thought-provoking collection of philosophical writings that offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the leading thinkers of the late 19th century.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: Henry Nettleship
ISBN-10: 1437117228
ISBN-13: 9781437117226
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 328
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d