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Problems of Belief
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025923789
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 204
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Problems of Belief is a profound exploration of the nature, origins, and functions of human belief, authored by the distinguished pragmatist philosopher F. C. S. Schiller. In this insightful work, Schiller investigates the complex interplay between logical reasoning and the psychological impulses that drive conviction. Rather than treating belief as a purely abstract or static state, the author examines it as a dynamic human activity deeply rooted in practical needs and personal experience.
The book delves into various types of belief-ranging from scientific hypotheses to religious faith-and evaluates their validity based on their consequences and utility. Schiller's humanist approach challenges traditional rigidities in epistemology, suggesting that the truth of a belief is often inextricably linked to its application in the real world. By analyzing the will to believe and the pitfalls of doubt, the text offers a compelling psychological and philosophical framework for understanding how we navigate a world of uncertainty.
This work remains a significant contribution to the school of British pragmatism, offering readers a clear and engaging critique of formal logic and a spirited defense of the human element in philosophical inquiry. Problems of Belief is an essential read for those interested in the history of philosophy, the psychology of religion, and the foundations of knowledge.
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