Chapman Cohen

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Determinism or Free-Will?

Beschreibung

Explore the age-old debate between fate and choice in Chapman Cohen's "Determinism or Free-Will?". This thought-provoking work delves into the heart of human action, examining whether our lives are governed by predetermined forces or shaped by the power of free will. Cohen, a noted figure in philosophical discourse, presents a clear and compelling analysis of determinism and its implications for ethics and morality. He grapples with fundamental questions about responsibility, agency, and the very nature of human existence. Readers interested in the foundations of philosophical thought, particularly as it relates to agnosticism and the complexities of ethical decision-making, will find this book a valuable resource. "Determinism or Free-Will?" offers a historical perspective on a debate that continues to resonate today, providing insights into enduring questions about the human condition. This meticulously prepared print edition ensures the accessibility of Cohen's important contribution to the field of philosophy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Chapman Cohen was an English freethinker, atheist, and secularist author and lecturer. Chapman Cohen was the older son of Enoch Cohen, a confectioner, and his wife, Deborah. He was born in Leicester, but the family relocated to London in 1889. He attended a nearby elementary school but was largely self-taught. He had read Spinoza, Locke, Hume, Berkeley, and Plato by the age of eighteen. He was a bibliophile who collected books throughout his life. Cohen described having "little religion at home and none at school" after being withdrawn from Religious Instruction lessons. He described his own attitude toward religion as "easy-going contempt". A few weeks later, he came out against the same lecturer on their invitation. Shortly after, he was invited to speak by the local National Secular Society chapter. After a year of speaking on freethought, he joined the NSS. In 1895, he was elected as vice-president of the NSS. Cohen began submitting weekly essays to G. W. Foote's Freethinker in 1897, after previously writing on his lecture trips. He joined The Freethinker as an assistant editor in 1898 and was promoted to editor after Foote's death in 1915. Cohen had previously written for various freethought magazines and briefly edited The Truthseeker, which was owned by J.W. Gott. Cohen also replaced Foote as President of the National Secular Society.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 118g
• ISBN-13: 9781023238533
• ISBN-10: 1023238535
• Artikelnr.: 74115567