Outlines of Cosmic Philosophy V3

By John Fiske

Book Overview

Outlines of Cosmic Philosophy V3 is a book written by John Fiske, which delves into the philosophical aspects of the cosmos. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of the universe. In the first section, Fiske discusses the origin and evolution of the cosmos, including the formation of galaxies and the birth of stars. In the second section, he explores the nature of matter and energy, including the properties of atoms and the laws of thermodynamics. The third section focuses on the evolution of life on Earth, including the development of human consciousness and culture. Finally, Fiske discusses the ultimate fate of the universe, including the possibility of a ""Big Crunch"" or a ""Big Freeze."" Throughout the book, Fiske draws on the latest scientific discoveries to support his philosophical arguments, and he presents a compelling vision of the cosmos as a unified and interconnected whole.1902. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766155730, 0766155749, 0766155765. Volume 3 of 4. These volumes are based on the doctrine of evolution, with criticisms on the positive philosophy. They are based on the lectures given at Harvard University. At the outset, these lectures were designed only to include a criticism of the positive philosophy and when published, Fiske enlarged the course to make in include a somewhat complete outline sketch of the new philosophy based on the doctrine of evolution. The present volume contains Part II: Synthesis (continued). Illustrated.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: 1162601515
• ISBN13: 9781162601519
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 11.0"