The Problem Of The Self From The Descartes To Kant And The Rise Of Modern Scientific Materialism

The Problem Of The Self From The Descartes To Kant And The Rise Of Modern Scientific Materialism is a philosophical book written by H. P. Blavatsky. The book is a comprehensive study of the concept of self from the time of Descartes to Kant and the emergence of modern scientific materialism. The author explores the philosophical ideas and theories of some of the most prominent thinkers of the time, including Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Hume, and Kant. The book examines the evolution of the concept of self, its relation to the body, and the role of consciousness in shaping our understanding of the self. The author also delves into the rise of modern scientific materialism and its impact on the concept of self. Blavatsky argues that the materialistic worldview is inadequate in explaining the complexity of human consciousness and the nature of the self. The Problem Of The Self From The Descartes To Kant And The Rise Of Modern Scientific Materialism is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges traditional philosophical ideas and provides a fresh perspective on the concept of self. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, consciousness, and the nature of reality.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Self and its Problems; The Blavatsky Lecture for 1919, by H. P. Blavatsky. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564592642.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.