History of Materialism, Vol. 2 of 3: And Criticism of Its Present Importance

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of Materialism, a philosophical perspective that emphasizes the material world as the sole reality. The book traces the development of this idea through the ages, starting with its roots in ancient Greece and continuing through the Enlightenment. The author examines the interplay of Materialism with religious thought, highlighting how the rise of science in the 17th and 18th centuries challenged traditional religious beliefs. The book focuses on prominent figures who advanced Materialist thought, including English thinkers like David Hartley and Joseph Priestley, who sought to explain human consciousness through physiological processes. The author analyzes how these ideas were absorbed and further developed in France, where Scepticism and a strong anti-clerical sentiment fueled the Materialist movement. Notable figures like Pierre Bayle, Voltaire, Diderot, and Baron d'Holbach are discussed, as well as the important influence of the English philosopher John Locke. The book explores the profound impact of Materialism on philosophical and political thinking, highlighting its relationship to the French Revolution. It delves into the complexities of concepts like free will, morality, and the existence of God, demonstrating how Materialism challenged established ideas and ultimately paved the way for new perspectives on the nature of reality. This insightful work offers a comprehensive exploration of Materialism's history, revealing the transformative power of this potent philosophical current. 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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Title
History of Materialism, Vol. 2 of 3: And Criticism of Its Present Importance
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Frederick Albert Lange
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Forgotten Books
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2018
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English
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