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First Principles
Hardcover
PhilosophyHistory & Philosophy of Science
ISBN13: 9781023441124
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 362
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Herbert Spencer's First Principles delves into the fundamental nature of knowledge and the universe, establishing a framework for understanding the underlying principles governing all phenomena. A cornerstone of metaphysical thought, this influential work explores the nature of science, philosophy, and the very foundations upon which our understanding of reality is built.
Spencer meticulously constructs a system examining the knowable and the unknowable, venturing into the realm of ultimate reality and the search for first principles. This work remains a significant contribution to the field of epistemology, offering a comprehensive theory of knowledge relevant to diverse fields of inquiry. Explore core concepts that continue to shape philosophical discourse, influencing scientific thought and our understanding of the cosmos. A timeless exploration into the depths of metaphysics and the search for unifying principles.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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