Josiah Royce was een vooraanstaand figuur in de Amerikaanse filosofie, onderscheiden door zijn diepgaande betrokkenheid bij geschiedenis en de filosofische grondslagen van historisch onderzoek. Zijn werk verdiepte zich in thema's als gemeenschap, loyaliteit en de aard van het zelf, vaak door de lens van historische interpretatie, met name met betrekking tot het Amerikaanse Westen. Royce's intellectuele nalatenschap ligt in zijn unieke synthese van filosofisch denken en historische geleerdheid, gekenmerkt door een rigoureuze en meeslepende stijl die erop gericht was de complexiteit van de menselijke ervaring door het verleden te begrijpen.
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A unique and honored figure in American intellectual history, Josiah Royce stands out as a master of many disciplines who made significant contributions to mathematical logic, psychology, social ethics, literary criticism, and history as well as metaphysics. These thirteen lectures elucidate his early philosophical idealism and explore the historical framework of his doctrine.Spanning three centuries of the speculative concerns of philosophy, Royce discusses the theories of Descartes, Spinoza, Kant, Fichte, Hegel, Schopenhauer, and other important thinkers. A lucid and readable text, this volume provides students and other readers with scholarly views of the important developments in modern philosophy from the 1600s to the dawn of the twentieth century.
The book presents an edited transcript of Josiah Royce's final course in metaphysics, delivered at Harvard during the 1915-1916 academic year. It captures the essence of Royce's philosophical teachings, exploring profound metaphysical concepts and the intricacies of his thought. This work serves as a valuable resource for understanding Royce's contributions to philosophy and the intellectual climate of the early 20th century.
The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, emphasizing its cultural significance. While it may include imperfections like marks and flawed pages due to its age, the reprint aims to preserve the integrity of the original text. This initiative reflects a commitment to making classic literature accessible in high-quality, modern editions, ensuring that important works are protected and promoted for future generations.
A critique of the bases of conduct and of faith
Focusing on the foundations of ethics and belief systems, this book offers a critical examination of the interplay between religion and philosophy. Originally published in 1887, it presents an insightful analysis that remains relevant, exploring how religious beliefs influence moral conduct and philosophical thought. This reprint maintains the integrity of the original work, providing readers with a historical perspective on the evolving discourse surrounding faith and ethics.
This book commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the Boston City Hospital. It provides a detailed history of the hospital's founding and development, as well as its current state and future plans.