The Unknowable

The Unknowable is a philosophical work by the renowned British philosopher and sociologist Herbert Spencer. Published in 1892, the book explores the limits of human knowledge and the nature of the universe beyond what can be perceived by the human senses. Spencer argues that there are fundamental truths and realities that are beyond human comprehension, and that attempts to understand them through reason or scientific inquiry are ultimately futile. He posits that there is a fundamental limit to what human beings can know, and that the universe is ultimately unknowable in its entirety. The book is divided into three parts. The first part examines the limits of human knowledge, and argues that our understanding of the world is limited by the nature of our senses and our cognitive abilities. The second part explores the nature of the universe beyond what can be perceived by the senses, and argues that there are fundamental truths and realities that are beyond human comprehension. The third part examines the implications of these ideas for philosophy, science, and religion. Spencer's ideas in The Unknowable were highly influential in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and continue to be studied and debated by philosophers and scientists today. The book is considered a classic work of philosophical inquiry, and is recommended reading for anyone interested in the limits of human knowledge and the nature of the universe.THIS 128 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: First Principles of a New System of Philosophy, by Herbert Spencer. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076612715X.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.