Publisher's Synopsis
Positivism, Agnosticism, Idealism And Mentalism is a philosophical book written by A. Seth Pringle-Pattison. The book explores four different philosophical schools of thought: positivism, agnosticism, idealism, and mentalism. Positivism is a school of thought that emphasizes the importance of empirical evidence and scientific methods in understanding the world. Agnosticism is a philosophical position that asserts that the existence of God or any supernatural being is unknown and unknowable. Idealism is a philosophical theory that posits that reality is ultimately mental or spiritual in nature. Mentalism is a theory that asserts that the mind is the fundamental reality and that the physical world is a product of mental processes.Pringle-Pattison provides a detailed analysis of each of these philosophical schools of thought and explores their strengths and weaknesses. He also examines the relationships between these schools of thought and how they have influenced each other over time.The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both students and scholars of philosophy. It provides a comprehensive overview of some of the most important philosophical schools of thought and their impact on the development of modern philosophy.THIS 58 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Idea of God in the Light of Recent Philosophy, by A. Seth Pringle-Pattison. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076617414X.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.