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Fifty Years Of British Idealism And Revolutions In Science

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""Fifty Years of British Idealism and Revolutions in Science"" is a book written by George Santayana, an influential philosopher and writer of the early 20th century. The book is a comprehensive history of British idealism, a philosophical movement that emerged in the late 19th century, and its impact on the scientific revolutions of the early 20th century. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of British idealism, its key figures, and its major philosophical themes. Santayana examines the works of philosophers such as T.H. Green, F.H. Bradley, and Bernard Bosanquet, and explores their ideas on topics such as metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. He also discusses the influence of British idealism on other intellectual movements, such as pragmatism and existentialism.The second part of the book focuses on the scientific revolutions of the early 20th century, particularly the rise of relativity theory and quantum mechanics. Santayana argues that these revolutions were influenced by the philosophical ideas of British idealism, particularly its emphasis on the unity of knowledge and the interconnectedness of all things. He explores how the new scientific discoveries challenged traditional views of reality and how they were received by the wider public.Overall, ""Fifty Years of British Idealism and Revolutions in Science"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the intersection of philosophy and science in the early 20th century. It offers a unique perspective on the intellectual history of the period and sheds light on the enduring influence of British idealism on contemporary philosophy and science.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Some Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy, by George Santayana. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766162753.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781169634534
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 46
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 216x279x6 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 408 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 27. november 2024
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""Fifty Years of British Idealism and Revolutions in Science"" is a book written by George Santayana, an influential philosopher and writer of the early 20th century. The book is a comprehensive history of British idealism, a philosophical movement that emerged in the late 19th century, and its impact on the scientific revolutions of the early 20th century. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of British idealism, its key figures, and its major philosophical themes. Santayana examines the works of philosophers such as T.H. Green, F.H. Bradley, and Bernard Bosanquet, and explores their ideas on topics such as metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. He also discusses the influence of British idealism on other intellectual movements, such as pragmatism and existentialism.The second part of the book focuses on the scientific revolutions of the early 20th century, particularly the rise of relativity theory and quantum mechanics. Santayana argues that these revolutions were influenced by the philosophical ideas of British idealism, particularly its emphasis on the unity of knowledge and the interconnectedness of all things. He explores how the new scientific discoveries challenged traditional views of reality and how they were received by the wider public.Overall, ""Fifty Years of British Idealism and Revolutions in Science"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the intersection of philosophy and science in the early 20th century. It offers a unique perspective on the intellectual history of the period and sheds light on the enduring influence of British idealism on contemporary philosophy and science.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Some Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy, by George Santayana. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766162753.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.

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