The Intellectual Powers Of Man

By Dugald Stewart

Book Overview

The Intellectual Powers of Man is a philosophical book written by Dugald Stewart, a Scottish philosopher and mathematician. The book explores the different intellectual faculties or powers that human beings possess, such as perception, memory, imagination, and reasoning. Stewart argues that these powers are interconnected and essential to human cognition and understanding.The book is divided into six parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of human cognition. Part one discusses the nature and limits of human perception, while part two explores the role of memory in shaping our understanding of the world. Part three delves into the workings of the imagination, examining its creative and productive capacity.Part four of the book focuses on the nature of abstraction and generalization, and how these processes allow us to form concepts and categories. Part five explores the role of reasoning and judgment in human thought, examining the different types of reasoning and the principles that govern them. Finally, part six discusses the nature of language and its role in human communication and thought.Throughout the book, Stewart draws on examples from literature, science, and philosophy to illustrate his arguments and provide a rich and engaging exploration of human cognition. The Intellectual Powers of Man is a seminal work in the field of philosophy of mind and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the nature of human thought and cognition.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Outlines of Moral Philosophy, by Dugald Stewart. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417919086.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: 1425478948
• ISBN13: 9781425478940
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"