Publisher's Synopsis
The Intellectual Powers of Man is a philosophical treatise written by Dugald Stewart. The book explores the nature of human cognition and the various intellectual faculties that humans possess. Stewart examines the powers of perception, memory, imagination, and reasoning, and delves into the ways in which these faculties interact and influence one another. He also discusses the role of language in human thought and the relationship between sensation and perception. The book is divided into six parts, each of which covers a different aspect of human cognition. Throughout the text, Stewart draws on examples from literature, science, and philosophy to illustrate his arguments and provide a comprehensive understanding of the intellectual powers of man. The book is considered a landmark work in the field of cognitive psychology and remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of philosophy and psychology.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Outlines of Moral Philosophy, by Dugald Stewart. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417919086.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.
