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On Truth : A Systematic Inquiry

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On Truth: A Systematic Inquiry is a philosophical book written by St. George Mivart that delves into the nature of truth and its relation to human knowledge. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part exploring the different theories of truth and their historical development. Mivart discusses the correspondence theory of truth, coherence theory, pragmatic theory, and the existentialist theory of truth.The second part of the book focuses on the implications of these theories for human knowledge and understanding. Mivart explores the relationship between truth and certainty, the role of intuition in the acquisition of knowledge, and the limitations of human perception and reasoning. He also discusses the importance of truth in ethics and morality, and the impact of relativism and skepticism on our understanding of truth.Throughout the book, Mivart draws on the works of philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, and Hegel, as well as contemporary thinkers such as William James and Henri Bergson. He presents a comprehensive and rigorous analysis of the concept of truth, making this book a valuable resource for students and scholars of philosophy, epistemology, and metaphysics.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.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781163128992
  • ISBN-10: 1163128996
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: September 2010
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.19 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.71 pounds
  • Page Count: 588

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