Determinism From Hobbes To Hum

By John Phelps Fruit

Book Overview

Determinism From Hobbes To Hum (1895) is a book written by John Phelps Fruit that explores the concept of determinism in Western philosophy from the 17th to the 18th century. The book focuses on the works of philosophers such as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and David Hume, among others, and examines their ideas on the role of determinism in human behavior and the nature of free will. Fruit delves into the philosophical debates surrounding determinism, including the influence of scientific discoveries on the concept, and offers his own insights and analysis on the topic. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and the development of ideas about determinism and free will.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: 1165328607
• ISBN13: 9781165328604
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"