Publisher's Synopsis
The History of the Philosophy of the Mind: Embracing the Opinions of All Writers on Mental Science from the Earliest Period to the Present Time V2 is a comprehensive book written by Robert Blakey that explores the evolution of philosophical thought on the nature of the mind. The book covers the opinions and ideas of various philosophers and thinkers throughout history, from ancient times to the present day. It delves into the major schools of thought on the mind, including idealism, materialism, and dualism, and provides a detailed analysis of the arguments and counterarguments put forth by each school. The book also examines the impact of scientific discoveries and technological advancements on the field of mental science. Overall, The History of the Philosophy of the Mind is an insightful and informative read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and the evolution of our understanding of the human mind.1848. Part Two of Four. A Professor of Logic and Metaphysics, Blakey was a leader in the North East Charter movement. Blakey was prosecuted and bound over because he had advocated the natural right to resist constituted authority. He then went on to study philosophy in France and Belgium, and published the four volumes of History of the Philosophy of the Mind. Partial Contents: Scholastic Metaphysicians; The Science of Mind Consequent Upon the Decline of Scholastic Learning, and the Revival of Letters in Europe; On Some Metaphysical Writers among the Religious Orders in Spain and Italy; portraits of a number of renowned philosophers; and more. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417947977,1417947993, 1417948000.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.
