The Atomic Theory of Lucretius, Contrasted with Modern Doctrines of Atoms and Evolution
The most fierce and fiery discussions on theological matters resolve themselves into disputes about words is a commonplace; but such a work as this anew proves that the same to a very great extent applies in philosophy. Men differ as they do, largely because they use terms differently, and refuse to look patiently from each other's point of view. Mr. F. Harrison warmly insists, for example, that there is no need for Comtists to spell humanity with a big H, however enthusiastic they may be; while his opponents triumphantly insist that to be consistent they must do so; and Sir James Stephen refuses to regard this assertion as aught but nonsense. One cannot regard the writings of Lucretius, or the theory of atoms which he propounded, without being at once pulled up in front of the question, What is matter? and the somewhat warm replies of modern philosophers do not tend to make matters easier.
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The Atomic Theory of Lucretius, Contrasted with Modern Doctrines of Atoms and Evolution
The most fierce and fiery discussions on theological matters resolve themselves into disputes about words is a commonplace; but such a work as this anew proves that the same to a very great extent applies in philosophy. Men differ as they do, largely because they use terms differently, and refuse to look patiently from each other's point of view. Mr. F. Harrison warmly insists, for example, that there is no need for Comtists to spell humanity with a big H, however enthusiastic they may be; while his opponents triumphantly insist that to be consistent they must do so; and Sir James Stephen refuses to regard this assertion as aught but nonsense. One cannot regard the writings of Lucretius, or the theory of atoms which he propounded, without being at once pulled up in front of the question, What is matter? and the somewhat warm replies of modern philosophers do not tend to make matters easier.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781663520234 |
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| Publisher: | Dapper Moose Entertainment |
| Publication date: | 06/22/2020 |
| Pages: | 264 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d) |
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