Vital Philosophy: A Survey Of Substance And An Exposition Of Natural Religion (1870) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120952561)

Vital Philosophy: A Survey of Substance and an Exposition of Natural Religion is a book written by Jonathan S. McDonald and published in 1870. The book is a comprehensive survey of philosophy and religion, exploring the fundamental questions of existence, consciousness, and morality. It provides an in-depth analysis of substance, the nature of reality, and the relationship between the physical and spiritual realms.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a survey of substance, which explores the nature of matter and its relationship to consciousness. McDonald argues that substance is not simply a physical entity, but also includes consciousness, which is an essential aspect of the universe.The second part of the book is an exposition of natural religion, which explores the relationship between God and the natural world. McDonald argues that God is not a supernatural being, but rather an essential aspect of the universe, which is revealed through nature.Throughout the book, McDonald draws on a wide range of philosophical and religious traditions, including Platonism, Aristotelianism, and Christian theology. He also engages with contemporary debates in philosophy and science, providing a nuanced and sophisticated analysis of the issues at hand.Overall, Vital Philosophy is a thought-provoking and insightful book that will be of interest to anyone interested in the intersection of philosophy and religion.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: Jonathan S. McDonald
ISBN-10: 1120952565
ISBN-13: 9781120952561
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/29/2010
Pages: 386
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d