Inquiries Concerning the Intellectual Powers and the Investigation of Truth

Inquiries Concerning the Intellectual Powers and the Investigation of Truth is a book written by John Abercrombie that explores the nature of human intellect and its ability to discover truth. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which focuses on the intellectual powers of the mind, including perception, memory, imagination, and reasoning. Abercrombie examines each of these powers in detail, discussing their strengths and limitations and how they work together to help us understand the world around us.In the second part of the book, Abercrombie turns his attention to the investigation of truth. He discusses the methods used to discover truth, including observation, experimentation, and reasoning, and explores the role of intuition and faith in the search for knowledge. Abercrombie also examines the limits of human knowledge, discussing the concept of uncertainty and the limitations of our ability to understand complex phenomena.Throughout the book, Abercrombie emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and the need to approach intellectual inquiry with an open mind. He also discusses the role of education in developing the intellectual powers and fostering a love of learning. Overall, Inquiries Concerning the Intellectual Powers and the Investigation of Truth is a thoughtful and insightful exploration of the nature of human intellect and the search for truth.1839. The text of the following work, strictly speaking, is Dr. Abercrombie's treatise on the Human Mind, entire. The additions that have been made are intended, not to supply any supposed deficiencies in the original, but simply to adapt it to a purpose for which the book is, in the main, admirably suited: they are intended as nearly as was possible to be such additional explanations as the editor conceived the author would himself have made, had he have had in view while preparing the book, the purpose to which it is now applied. Contents: of the nature and extent of our knowledge of mind; of the origin of our knowledge of facts relating both to matter and mind; of the intelectual operations; view of the qualities and acquirements which constitute a well regulated mind.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.