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Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Locke on Human Understanding (Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks)

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
1995
ISBN
9780415100908, 0415100909, 0415100917
LCC
B1294 .L65 1995
Open Library ID
OL1117003M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1049948 bytes)
Series
Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks
Edition
1
Pages
203\203
Time added
2010-10-23 03:34:24

Description

Locke on Human Understanding, is a comprehensive introduction to John Locke's major work, Essay Concerning Human Understanding. Locke's Essay remains a key work in many philosophical fields, notably in epistemology, metaphysics and the philosophies of mind and language. In addition, Locke is often referred to as the first English empiricist. Knowledge of this influential work and figure is essential to Enlightenment thought. E. J. Lowe's approach enables students to effectively study the Essay by placing Locke's life and works in their intellectual and historical context. The book provides a critical examination of the leading themes in the Essay , illuminating the main lines in Locke's thinking. Such topics include innate ideas, perception, primary and secondary qualities, personal identity, free will, action and language. Finally, E. J. Lowe examines the comtemporary work being done on this highly influential English philosopher.

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