Locke's Conduct Of The Understanding (1900)

Locke's Conduct of the Understanding is a philosophical work by the renowned English philosopher, John Locke. Originally published in 1690, this book is a treatise on the nature of human understanding and how it can be improved through proper conduct. In this book, Locke argues that the mind is a blank slate at birth and that all knowledge is acquired through experience. He also emphasizes the importance of clear and distinct ideas, which he believes can be achieved through proper conduct of the understanding. Locke's Conduct of the Understanding is divided into four parts. The first part discusses the nature of the human mind and how it acquires knowledge. The second part focuses on the importance of language and the role it plays in shaping our understanding. The third part discusses the various sources of error and confusion in our thinking, while the fourth and final part provides practical advice on how to conduct one's understanding in order to avoid these errors and achieve clarity of thought. Overall, Locke's Conduct of the Understanding is a seminal work in the history of philosophy and a must-read for anyone interested in the nature of human understanding and how it can be improved. This 1900 edition includes an introduction by the editor, Alexander Campbell Fraser.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.