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Hatred Of Philosophy

Hatred Of Philosophy

Kuhn, Alvin Boyd

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ISBN10: 1162846232
ISBN13: 9781162846231
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.05 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The book Hatred of Philosophy by Alvin Boyd Kuhn is a critical analysis of the Western philosophical tradition. The author argues that this tradition has been characterized by a deep-seated hostility towards spirituality, mysticism, and the intuitive aspects of human consciousness. Kuhn traces this hostility back to the ancient Greeks, who he believes were obsessed with the idea of rationality and the supremacy of the intellect. He then shows how this worldview was perpetuated throughout the history of philosophy, leading to a neglect of the spiritual dimension of human life.Kuhn argues that this neglect has had profound consequences for Western culture, leading to a sense of alienation and disconnection from the natural world and from our own inner selves. He suggests that the only way to overcome this alienation is to embrace a more holistic and intuitive approach to life, one that recognizes the interconnectedness of all things and the importance of spiritual experience.Throughout the book, Kuhn draws on a wide range of philosophical and spiritual traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christian mysticism, to support his arguments. He also provides a detailed critique of some of the most influential philosophers in the Western tradition, including Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, and Kant.Overall, Hatred of Philosophy is a thought-provoking and challenging book that will be of interest to anyone interested in the intersection of philosophy and spirituality. It offers a powerful critique of the Western philosophical tradition and suggests a new way forward that embraces the full range of human experience.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Shadow of the Third Century: A Revaluation of Christianity, by Alvin Boyd Kuhn. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591786.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.

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