The Epitome of the Synthetic Philosophy

By Frederick Howard Collins, Herbert Spencer, Spencer Herbert

Book Overview

The Epitome of the Synthetic Philosophy by F. Howard Collins is a comprehensive overview of the Synthetic Philosophy, a philosophical system developed by Herbert Spencer in the 19th century. The book provides a detailed analysis of Spencer's theories on evolution, sociology, ethics, and metaphysics, and explores the ways in which these ideas influenced the development of modern science and philosophy. Collins examines Spencer's views on the nature of reality, the role of consciousness in human experience, and the relationship between the individual and society. The book also includes a discussion of the criticisms that have been leveled against Spencer's ideas, and evaluates the ongoing relevance of the Synthetic Philosophy in contemporary philosophical discourse. Written in clear and accessible language, The Epitome of the Synthetic Philosophy is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, the development of modern science, and the evolution of human thought.1895. The object of this volume is to give in a condensed form the general principles of Mr. Herbert Spencer's philosophy as far as possible in his original words. These abstracts of chapters and sections, divested as they are of all illustrative matters, do not suffice to give vivid and definite conceptions; but the undeveloped conceptions they give prepare the way for those developed ones to be obtained by perusal of the chapters and sections themselves.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162602791
• ISBN13: 9781162602790
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 590 Pages
• Weight: 2.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"