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Harris, William Torrey

 
9781333931032: Introduction to the Study of Philosophy (Classic Reprint)

Sinopsis

Delve into the core idea of self-activity and how thought explains motion, change, and becoming. This book guides readers through a clear, patient exploration of complex philosophy for curious minds.

This edition presents a structured look at how self-activity arises in nature, from plants to humans, and how it underpins our understanding of causality, experience, and the development of institutions. It ties deep questions about mind to broader concerns of education, society, and immortality, inviting readers to follow a careful argument from passive beginnings to active insight.


  • Grasp the concept of self-activity as it appears in living beings and how it shapes growth and interaction.

  • Explore why motion, change, and perception require a framework that treats the knower and the known as linked.

  • See how philosophy connects with education, social life, and enduring institutions.

  • Consider the text’s stance on immortality, the divine, and the role of society in human ascent.



Ideal for readers of philosophy who want a foundational, approachable discussion of mind, matter, and meaning in a historical context.

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Excerpt from Introduction to the Study of Philosophy

The present work of compiling and arranging some of the thoughts of Dr. Harris in a form convenient for class - use has been undertaken in order to bring together in a book widely scattered materials which the writer has found useful in presenting philosophy to her classes at Mt. Holyoke Seminary and College.

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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Introduction to the Study of Philosophy

The illustrations given are such as have been used for several years at the Seminary. Such examples or illustrations have been found helpful in assisting stu dents who have been accustomed to study the external aspects of the world to make the transition to a morevi introduction TO the study OF philosophy.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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