Vaihinger's Philosophy of the As If

By G.R.S. Mead and G.R.S. Mead

Book Overview

Vaihinger's Philosophy of the As If is a book written by G. R. S. Mead that explores the philosophical ideas of Hans Vaihinger. Vaihinger's philosophy is based on the idea that human beings create mental constructs or fictions that help them understand and navigate the world around them. These constructs are not necessarily based in reality but are useful because they allow us to make sense of the world and our place in it. Mead's book provides an in-depth analysis of Vaihinger's philosophy, exploring its implications for a variety of fields including psychology, ethics, and epistemology. Mead argues that Vaihinger's ideas have important implications for our understanding of human nature and the limits of knowledge. Overall, Vaihinger's Philosophy of the As If is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of one of the most interesting and influential philosophical ideas of the 20th century.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Quests Old and New, by G. R. S. Mead. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0922802793.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: 1162868627
• ISBN13: 9781162868622
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"