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John Sergeant, a Forgotten Critic of Descartes and Locke

John Sergeant, a Forgotten Critic of Descartes and Locke

Bradish, Norman C.

Paperback

Philosophy

ISBN10: 1025380096
ISBN13: 9781025380094
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
John Sergeant, a Forgotten Critic of Descartes and Locke is a scholarly examination of the intellectual contributions of John Sergeant, a pivotal but often neglected figure in seventeenth-century philosophy. Norman C. Bradish offers a detailed analysis of Sergeant's rigorous opposition to the epistemological frameworks established by his contemporaries, Rene Descartes and John Locke. The work explores Sergeant's commitment to an Aristotelian-influenced realism, which he used to challenge the prevailing way of ideas and the representational theories of knowledge that dominated the early modern period.

Through a careful study of Sergeant's treatises, Bradish illustrates how this English philosopher attempted to bridge the gap between traditional scholastic logic and the emerging scientific rationalism of his time. This volume provides a critical look at the debates surrounding the nature of certainty and perception, highlighting Sergeant's unique position as an advocate for direct realism. It is an essential resource for students and scholars of the history of philosophy, offering a deeper understanding of the diverse intellectual landscape that shaped the Enlightenment. By restoring Sergeant to the historical narrative, the work enriches our perspective on the evolution of modern thought and the persistent questions of human knowledge.

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