Publisher's Synopsis
""A Defence of Philosophic Doubt: Being an Essay on the Foundations of Belief"" is a philosophical work by Arthur James Balfour. In this book, Balfour argues that doubt is an essential component of philosophical inquiry and that it is necessary to question the foundations of our beliefs in order to arrive at a more accurate understanding of the world. He contends that many of our beliefs are based on assumptions that are not necessarily true, and that it is only through a process of critical examination that we can arrive at a more reliable understanding of reality. Balfour also explores the relationship between faith and reason, arguing that faith is not necessarily incompatible with reason, but that it must be subject to critical scrutiny in order to be justified. This book is a challenging and thought-provoking work that will be of interest to anyone interested in the nature of belief and the process of philosophical inquiry.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.
