Supposition And Certainty (1910) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436506250)

Supposition And Certainty is a philosophical book written by J. Stuart Holden and originally published in 1910. The book explores the concepts of supposition and certainty and their role in human thought and knowledge. Holden argues that supposition, or the act of forming hypotheses or assumptions, is necessary for human understanding and progress, but must be balanced by certainty, or the ability to verify and confirm knowledge.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the nature of supposition and its relationship to truth and knowledge. Holden examines the different types of supposition, including deductive and inductive reasoning, and argues that they are essential for human thought and discovery. He also discusses the limitations of supposition and the need for certainty to confirm or refute hypotheses.The second part of the book explores the concept of certainty and its relationship to belief and knowledge. Holden argues that certainty is not absolute, but rather a matter of degree, and that it is based on evidence and experience. He also examines the role of belief in certainty and the importance of critical thinking and skepticism in evaluating claims to knowledge.Overall, Supposition And Certainty is a thought-provoking exploration of two fundamental concepts in human thought and knowledge. Holden's insights and arguments are still relevant today and make the book a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, epistemology, or critical thinking.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: J. Stuart Holden
ISBN-10: 1436506255
ISBN-13: 9781436506250
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 164
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d