Experience and Beyond

The Outline of A Darwinian Metaphysics

Autori

• Jan Faye

Parametri

• 368 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Biologia
• Ecologia e Ambiente
• Filosofia
• Scienze Naturali
• Teoria e storia della scienza

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Focusing on evolutionary naturalism, the book argues that our understanding of reality is shaped by our sensory experiences, as influenced by Darwin's theory of evolution. It suggests that much of scientific and philosophical thought relies on abstractions that extend beyond direct experience. The author contends that while we cannot truly know reality as it exists independently, our ability to create conceptual abstractions is crucial for survival and adaptation. This exploration challenges traditional notions of knowledge and perception.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016

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