Bernard Bosanquet

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The Distinction Between Mind and Its Objects (eBook, PDF)

The Adamson Lecture for Adamson; With an Appendix

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The Distinction Between Mind and Its Objects (eBook, PDF)

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Bernard Bosanquet (1848-1923) was a renowned British philosopher and political theorist, best known for his substantial contributions to metaphysics, ethics, and social philosophy. His Hegelian-influenced work emphasized the importance of the collective conscience in understanding individual and social identity. Bosanquet's philosophy articulated a sophisticated critique of individualism, advocating instead for an organic conception of society, wherein the state and the individual retain a reciprocal, moral relationship. 'The Distinction between Mind and Its Objects' (1885), one of Bosanquet's critical works, elegantly explores the relationship between consciousness and external reality, offering an analysis steeped in idealist tradition. This book outlines his position that reality is fundamentally a construction of the mind, blending metaphysical exposition with epistemological inquiry. Across his writings, Bosanquet consistently employed a literary style characterized by rigor and clarity, ensuring his philosophical arguments were accessible to both his contemporaries and future scholars. His work not only contributed to the philosophical discourse of his time but also laid the groundwork for subsequent ethical and social thought in the Anglo-American and European contexts.

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• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Oktober 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780243658886
• Artikelnr.: 58935691