The Modalist Or The Laws Of Rational Conviction (1891)

By Edward John Hamilton

Book Overview

The Modalist Or The Laws Of Rational Conviction is a book written by Edward John Hamilton and published in 1891. The book is a philosophical treatise that explores the concept of rational conviction and the laws that govern it. The author argues that rational conviction is a necessary condition for knowledge and that it is based on the principles of logic and evidence. The book also delves into the nature of truth and the relationship between belief and reality. The author proposes a modalist theory of knowledge, which posits that knowledge is a matter of degree and that it is based on the probability of the truth of a proposition. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in philosophy and epistemology. Overall, The Modalist Or The Laws Of Rational Conviction is a thought-provoking and insightful work that continues to be relevant in contemporary discussions of knowledge and belief.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: 1164032763
• ISBN13: 9781164032762
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"