Knowledge, Duty, And Faith: Suggestions For The Study Of Principles Taught By Typical Thinkers Ancient And Modern

By Thomas Dyke Acland

Book Overview

""Knowledge, Duty, And Faith: Suggestions For The Study Of Principles Taught By Typical Thinkers Ancient And Modern"" is a book written by Thomas Dyke Acland. The book is a collection of essays that explore the principles taught by prominent thinkers throughout history. Acland examines the ideas of ancient philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle, as well as modern thinkers such as John Stuart Mill and Immanuel Kant. The book is divided into three sections: knowledge, duty, and faith. In the section on knowledge, Acland discusses the nature of knowledge and the methods by which it can be acquired. In the section on duty, he explores the concept of moral obligation and the role of ethics in society. Finally, in the section on faith, Acland examines the nature of religious belief and the relationship between faith and reason. Throughout the book, Acland offers suggestions for further study and reflection, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy or ethics.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: 1430457120
• ISBN13: 9781430457121
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"