History of the Philosophy of Mind

By Robert Blakey

Book Overview

The History of the Philosophy of the Mind: Embracing the Opinions of All Writers on Mental Science from the Earliest Period to the Present Time V2 is a comprehensive book that explores the evolution of philosophical thought related to the human mind. Written by Robert Blakey, this second volume of the series delves into the opinions of various writers on mental science from ancient times to the present day. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific period in the history of philosophy. The author examines the beliefs and theories of ancient Greek philosophers, such as Plato and Aristotle, as well as medieval thinkers like St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. He also explores the ideas of modern philosophers, including Descartes, Locke, and Hume, and their impact on the development of mental science.The author provides a detailed analysis of the various philosophical schools of thought, such as idealism, materialism, and dualism, and their influence on the understanding of the mind. He also examines the role of science in shaping our understanding of the mind and how it has influenced philosophical thought over time.Overall, The History of the Philosophy of the Mind: Embracing the Opinions of All Writers on Mental Science from the Earliest Period to the Present Time V2 is a comprehensive and insightful book that provides a thorough exploration of the evolution of philosophical thought related to the human mind. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, psychology, or mental science.1848. Part Two of Four. A Professor of Logic and Metaphysics, Blakey was a leader in the North East Charter movement. Blakey was prosecuted and bound over because he had advocated the natural right to resist constituted authority. He then went on to study philosophy in France and Belgium, and published the four volumes of History of the Philosophy of the Mind. Partial Contents: Scholastic Metaphysicians; The Science of Mind Consequent Upon the Decline of Scholastic Learning, and the Revival of Letters in Europe; On Some Metaphysical Writers among the Religious Orders in Spain and Italy; portraits of a number of renowned philosophers; and more. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417947977,1417947993, 1417948000.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417947985
• ISBN13: 9781417947980
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"