Antient Metaphysics, or the Science of Universals, Vol. 1: With an Appendix

James Burnett Monboddo

ISBN 10: 133373090X / ISBN 13: 9781333730901

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book explores the nature of the universe and its governing principles, drawing on the ancient philosophy of Plato and Aristotle. The author argues that the universe functions through the constant agency of an incorporeal Mind, challenging modern materialistic philosophies that rely solely on physical forces and mechanisms. The book delves into the nature of being, the distinction between mind and matter, and the role of cause and effect in the cosmos. Through a comprehensive analysis of ancient and modern philosophical perspectives, the author presents a nuanced understanding of the fundamental principles that shape existence, offering valuable insights for contemporary thinkers seeking a deeper comprehension of the universe and our place within it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Antient Metaphysics, or the Science of Universals, Vol. 1: With an Appendix
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133373090X
• ISBN 13: 9781333730901
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Greco-Roman Philosophy

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Synopsis

Excerpt from Antient Metaphysics, or the Science of Universals, Vol. 1: With an Appendix, Containing an Examination of the Principles of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophy

Animal, that _is, Voluntary Motion - Ariflotle's Opinion upon the Subjefi - Mind, the Canfs of all Motion, according to the Definition of ii Page 126.

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