Publisher's Synopsis
Outlines of Cosmic Philosophy is a two-volume book written by John Fiske, an American philosopher and historian. The book is an exploration of the origins and development of the universe, as well as the evolution of life on Earth. Volume 2 of the book delves into topics such as the nature of consciousness, the relationship between mind and matter, and the role of religion in human history. Fiske draws on a variety of scientific and philosophical sources to present a comprehensive overview of cosmic philosophy. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in the history of science and philosophy.1902. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766155730, 0766155757, 0766155765. Volume 2 of 4. These volumes are based on the doctrine of evolution, with criticisms on the positive philosophy. They are based on the lectures given at Harvard University. At the outset, these lectures were designed only to include a criticism of the positive philosophy and when published, Fiske enlarged the course to make in include a somewhat complete outline sketch of the new philosophy based on the doctrine of evolution. The present volume contains Part I: Prolegomena (continued); and Part II: Synthesis. Illustrated.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.
