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1	Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge more books like this by Edward Osborne Wilson add to wishlist Harvard scientist Edward O. Wilson argues that the entire world is orderly and can be explained by a number of natural laws. Wilson maintains that the ideas and goals of the Enlightenment have not been discredited and, in fact, are surging back to life. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.70! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding: A Letter from a Gentleman to His Friend in Edinburgh more books like this by David Hume add to wishlist A landmark of enlightenment though, HUme's An Enquiry Concerning Human understanding is accompanied here by two shorter works that shed light on it: A Letter from a Gentlemen to His Friend in Edinburgh, hume's response to those accusing him of atheism, of advocating extreme scepticism, and of undermining the foundations of morality; and his ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.72! \| first editions
3	Critique of Pure Reason more books like this by Immanuel Kant add to wishlist Kant devoted over 10 years to writing the "Critique of Pure Reason", one of the fundamental works in all of Western philosophy. In it, Kant considers basic philosophical questions--the nature of reason, experience, science, morality, religion, truth, and reality--and attempts to reconcile the two dominant philosophical schools of his day: the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.89! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Karl Marx: Selected Writings more books like this by John Locke add to wishlist see all copies from $3.96! new only from $14.94!
5	The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 1 more books like this by Arthur Schopenhauer, E F Payne (Translator) add to wishlist Volume 1 of the definitive English translation of one of the most important philosophical works of the 19th century, the basic statement in one important stream of post-Kantian thought. see all copies from $4.23! new only from $7.29! \| SVS
6	Hamlet's Mill: An Essay on Myth and the Frame of Time more books like this by Giorgio De Santillana, Hertha Von Dechend add to wishlist A seminal work of scientific and philosophical exploration. It argues that our myths are remnants of an ancient astronomy suppressed by the Greeks and Romans and later forgotten. On the way it challenges basic assumptions of Western science and our theories of how ancient knowledge was passed along. see all copies from $8.54! new only from $9.39! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Steps to an ecology of mind more books like this by Gregory Bateson add to wishlist Humorous, mind-boggling, and way ahead of its time, this collection of essays by noted anthropologist Gregory Bateson (husband of Margaret Mead), explores topics ranging from epistemology and semiotics to psychology, alcoholism, and schizophrenia. Most accessible are several fun and engaging "metalogues" between Bateson and his young daughter (who ... see all copies from $5.95! new only from $15.44! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Treatise of Human Nature more books like this by David Hume add to wishlist A Treatise of Human Nature (1739-40), David Hume's comprehensive attempt to base philosophy on a new, observationally grounded study of human nature, is one of the most important texts in Western philosophy. It is also the focal point of current attempts to understand 18th-century philosophy. The Treatise first explains how we form such concepts ... see all copies from $2.00! new only from $4.89! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Knowledge and decisions more books like this by Thomas Sowell add to wishlist With a new preface by the author, this reissue of Thomas Sowells classic study of decision making updates his seminal work in the context of The Vision of the Annointed, Sowell, one of Americas most celebrated public intellectuals, describes in concrete detail how knowledge is shared and disseminated throughout modern society. He warns that ... see all copies from $13.99! new only from $24.78! \| first editions
10	Essay Concerning Human Understanding more books like this by John Locke add to wishlist John Locke's (1632-1704) reputation as an English philosopher in the history of Western thought rests above all on his "An Essay concerning Humane Understanding". In this, the founding document of British Empiricism, Locke attempted a complete account of human knowledge, its origin, scope and limits. He attacked the long-held Rationalist doctrine ... see all copies from $2.00! new only from $8.50! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge more books like this by Dan O'Brien add to wishlist "An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge" guides the reader through the key issues and debates in contemporary epistemology. Lucid, comprehensive and accessible, it is an ideal textbook for students who are new to the subject and for university undergraduates. The book is divided into five parts. Part I discusses the concept of knowledge and ... see all copies from $19.90! new only from $19.90! \| SVS
12 view cover	An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding more books like this by David Hume add to wishlist Oxford Philosophical Texts Series Editor: John Cottingham The Oxford Philosophical Texts series consists of authoritative teaching editions of canonical texts in the history of philosophy from the ancient world down to modern times. Each volume provides a clear, well laid out text together with a comprehensive introduction by a leading specialist, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The Problems of Philosophy more books like this by Bertrand Russell, Earl add to wishlist "Is there any knowledge in the world which is so certain that no reasonable man could doubt it?". Philosophy is the attempt to answer such ultimate questions, not carelessly and dogmatically, as we might deal with them in ordinary life, but critically, after analyzing how and why the questions arise in the first place and clarifying the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.35! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Conjectures and Refutations: The Growth of Scientific Knowledge more books like this by Karl Popper add to wishlist Conjectures and Refutations is one of Karl Popper's most wide-ranging and popular works, notable not only for its acute insight into the way scientific knowledge grows, but also for applying those insights to politics and to history. It provides one of the clearest and most accessible statements of the fundamental idea that guided his work: not ... see all copies from $7.81! new only from $14.81! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Life is a Miracle: An Essay Against Modern Superstition more books like this by Wendell Berry add to wishlist Berry's book is a response to E. O. Wilson's CONSILIENCE, which was published in 1998. Wilson feels that experiences, facts, and theories have a common source in natural law. Berry takes issue with this, believing that art, religion, and personal relationships cannot be measured in such terms. see all copies from $3.00! new only from $8.64! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Human Knowledge: Its Scope & Limits more books like this by Bertrand Russell, Earl add to wishlist How do we know what we 'know'? How did we - as individuals and as a society - come to accept certain knowledge as fact? In "Human Knowledge", Bertrand Russell questions the reliability of our assumptions on knowledge. This brilliant and controversial work investigates the relationship between 'individual' and 'scientific' knowledge. First ... see all copies from $5.75! new only from $25.74! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding: And Other Writings more books like this by David Hume, Stephen Buckle (Editor) add to wishlist David Hume's An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, first published in 1748, is a concise statement of Hume's central philosophical positions. It develops an account of human mental functioning which emphasizes the limits of human knowledge and the extent of our reliance on (non-rational) mental habits. It then applies that account to ... see all copies from $9.45! new only from $9.45! \| SVS
18 view cover	Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics That Will Be Able to Come Forward as Science: The Paul Carus Translation more books like this by Immanuel Kant add to wishlist This edition of Prolegomena includes Kant's letter of February 1772 to Marcus Herz, a momentous document in which Kant relates the progress of his thinking and announces that he is now ready to present a critique of pure reason. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions
19 view cover	The book on the taboo against knowing who you are more books like this by Alan Wilson Watts add to wishlist From the author of over twenty books on the philosophy and psychology of religion, including The Way of Zen, comes the audio edition of this bestseller published in 1966. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.96! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Theory of Knowledge for the Ib Diploma more books like this by Richard Van de Lagemaat add to wishlist This comprehensive and accessible book is designed for use by students following the Theory of Knowledge course in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The book is also useful for students following other critical thinking courses. The fundamental question in Theory of Knowledge is 'How do you know?' In exploring this question, ... see all copies from $18.78! new only from $18.78! \| SVS
21 view cover	A Francis A. Schaeffer Trilogy: Three Essential Books in One Volume more books like this by Francis A Schaeffer, Dr. J I Packer (Foreword by), Lane T Dennis, PH.D. (Preface by) add to wishlist Considered foundational to his entire life's work, this text was revised shortly before the renowned theologian's death. see all copies from $10.00! new only from $21.97! \| SVS
22 view cover	Mathematics and the Search for Knowledge more books like this by Morris Kline add to wishlist Morris Kline is that rare scientist with the ability to convey the complexity and richness of his specialty in terms the general reader can appreciate. In this book, he provides a provocative and lucid account of how mathematics has been used as a powerful instrument in our exploration of the physical world. Kline probes the world of mathematics ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.95! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Immanuel Kant: Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics: That Will Be Able to Come Forward as Science: With Selections from the Critique of Pure Reason more books like this by Immanuel Kant, Gary Hatfield (Editor), Desmond M Clarke (Editor) add to wishlist Kant is the central figure of modern philosophy. He sought to rebuild philosophy from the ground up, and he succeeded in permanently changing its problems and methods. This new, revised edition of the Prolegomena, which is the best introduction to the theoretical side of his philosophy, presents his thought clearly by paying careful attention to ... see all copies from $4.95! new only from $5.98! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Guide for the Perplexed more books like this by E F Schumacher add to wishlist Schumacher asserts that it is the task of philosophy to provide a map of life and knowledge which exhibits the most important features of life in their proper prominence. The book is about the different ways in which people may see, and the blindness of seeing only in one particular way. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.02! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Enquiries Concerning Human Understanding and Concerning the Principles of Morals more books like this by David Hume, L. A. Sir Selby-Bigge, P. H. Nidditch add to wishlist Reprinted from the posthumous edition of 1777 and edited with introduction, comparative tables of contents, and analytical index by L. A. Selby-Bigge. Third edition with text revised and notes by P. H. Nidditch. see all copies from $6.00! new only from $32.36! \| SVS

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