"Mr. Spencer's Data of Ethics" by Malcolm Guthrie delves into the intricate relationship between ethics and empirical data. The book presents a comprehensive analysis of how ethical principles can be informed by scientific observations and societal trends. Guthrie argues that ethics should not be viewed as a purely philosophical endeavor but rather as a discipline that can benefit from the insights provided by data. This approach challenges traditional views and encourages a more pragmatic...

Dive into the thoughtful analysis of moral philosophy with Malcolm Guthrie in On Mr. Spencer's Data of Ethics, an audiobook that examines and interprets Herbert Spencer’s influential ethical theories. Guthrie’s work provides clarity and insight, helping listeners navigate complex ideas about morality, human behavior, and the principles that guide ethical decision-making.The audiobook offers a detailed exploration of Spencer’s arguments, connecting ...

A critical analysis of Herbert Spencer’s ethical system, engaging with evolutionary morality and philosophical reasoning.

The northern limit of the Bantu languages is one of the important linguistic boundaries of Africa and this and the subsequent 3 volumes provide an invaluable resource which delimits the frontier. Since a number of the languages investigated had not hitherto been recorded, while with others the published information was inadquate and confused the Linguistic Survey of the Northern Bantu Borderland can justifiably be described as a pioneering study. This volume consists of demographi...

The area covered by this book, originally published in 1953, is one that has long been recognized as presenting many problems from the point of view of Bantu linguistic studies. Almost all the material set out in this present work is based on notes taken in the field, and in many cases presented completely new facts. The sources of the information used are listed at the end of the linguistic description of each of the groups of languages dealt with. Since there are so many languages to be ...

The first volume of this pair, The Classification of Bantu Languages, originally published in 1948, investigates the questions arising out of the use of the term Bantu. It establishes and illustrates the criteria used in identifying languages as members of the Bantu family. The technique used in classification is described and its results shown in the form of a series of descriptive classifications of each of the principal areas. As well as the map (not included in the volume due ...

An ideal introduction for the casual reader and a beneficial reference for the student, The Philosopher's Handbook features the writings of some of the world's most influential philosophers. Based on the premise that all human beings are curious about their existence, Rosen's collection brings together primary excerpts from the works of prominent thinkers such as Plato, Nietzsche, Descartes, Machiavelli, and Kant. Experts in each field have carefully selected the sources and provi...

A collection of essays by the celebrated philosopher Elizabeth Anscombe. This collection includes papers on human nature and practical philosophy, together with the classic 'Modern Moral Philosophy'

This carefully crafted ebook: "JOHN DEWEY Premium Collection – 40+ Books in One Single Volume: Works on Psychology, Education, Philosophy & Politics" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The collection contains: Books on Education Democracy and Education Child and the Curriculum School and Society Schools Of To-morrow The Schools of Utopia Moral Principles in Education Interest and Effort in Education Health and Sex in Higher Education My Pedagogi...

The book has an active table of contents for readers to easy access of each chapter of the following titles: 1. HUMAN NATURE AND CONDUCT – JOHN DEWEY 2. HOW WE THINK – JOHN DEWEY 3. THE POSTULATE OF IMMEDIATE EMPIRICISM – JOHN DEWEY 4. THE NEW PSYCHOLOGY – JOHN DEWEY 5. PRAGMATISM – WILLIAM JAMES 6. HOW TO MAKE OUR IDEAS CLEAR - CHARLES PEIRCE 7. WHAT PRAGMATISM IS - CHARLES PEIRCE 8. ISSUES OF PRAGMATICISM - CHARLES PEIRCE

A comprehensive collection of writings by the legendary philosopher, whose sweeping body of work influenced our ideas about psychology, religion, free will, and pragmatism.In his introduction to this collection, John McDermott presents James's thinking in all its manifestations, stressing the importance of radical empiricism and placing into perspective the doctrines of pragmatism and the will to believe. The critical periods of James's life are highlighted to illu...

William James was an influential American thinker who was deeply interested in the burgeoning philosophy of psychology. This volume contains two lectures he delivered on the philosophy of pragmatism.