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An Essay Concerning Human Understanding

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In An Essay Concerning Human Understanding, John Locke explores the nature of human knowledge and understanding. He argues against the notion of innate ideas, suggesting instead that the mind is a blank slate at birth, shaped by experience and sensory perception. Locke systematically examines how we form ideas and acquire knowledge, laying the foundation for modern empiricism and influencing subsequent philosophical thought.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the nature of human knowledge and how we come to understand the world around us. John Locke's exploration delves into the origins of ideas and the limits of human comprehension, offering profound insights into the workings of the mind and the foundations of personal identity. It's a foundational text for those interested in philosophy and psychology, laying the groundwork for many modern discussions in these fields.

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An Essay Concerning Human Understanding

Part of a two-volume set of work containing words of all four books comprising the "Essay", this book provides marginal analyses of almost every paragraph, and explanatory footnotes which comment, elaborate and explain difficult points.

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Includes generous selections from the Essay, topically arranged passages from the replies to Stillingfleet, a chronology, a bibliography, a glossary, and an index based on the entries that Locke himself devised.

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Kenneth Winkler's abridgment of An Essay Concerning Human Understanding is praised for its skilful condensing of Locke's complex work, effectively maintaining its core structure while enhancing readability. Reviewers highlight Winkler's judicious selection of content and the added educational value brought by an insightful introduction and glossary, proving beneficial for students and educators alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872202160

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 1996

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Edited by Kenneth P. Winkler

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 416

About the Author

John Locke (1632-1704) was an English philosopher and physician.

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