What Is Philosophy? (1905)

By Edmond Gore Alexander Holmes

Book Overview

""What Is Philosophy?"" is a philosophical work written by Edmond Gore Alexander Holmes in 1905. The book seeks to explore the nature and purpose of philosophy, and to provide a comprehensive understanding of the discipline. Holmes begins by defining philosophy as the study of the fundamental nature of reality, existence, knowledge, and values. He then goes on to discuss the various branches of philosophy, including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics. Throughout the book, Holmes examines the works of various philosophers, including Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, and Kant, and explores their contributions to the field of philosophy. He also discusses the role of philosophy in society, and argues that it is essential for individuals to engage in philosophical inquiry in order to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. Overall, ""What Is Philosophy?"" is a thought-provoking and insightful work that provides a comprehensive overview of the discipline of philosophy.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: 1104930099
• ISBN13: 9781104930097
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"