An Essay on the Nature and Immutability of Truth in Opposition to Sophistry and Skepticism

""An Essay on the Nature and Immutability of Truth in Opposition to Sophistry and Skepticism"" is a philosophical work by James Beattie. In this book, Beattie argues against the skeptical and sophistical views of truth that were prevalent in his time. He asserts that truth is not a matter of opinion or perspective, but rather an objective reality that exists independently of human thought or belief. Beattie also defends the idea that truth is immutable, meaning that it does not change over time or with different circumstances. He draws upon various philosophical and scientific theories to support his arguments, including the works of John Locke and Isaac Newton. Overall, this book is a significant contribution to the field of epistemology and continues to be studied and debated by scholars today.Beattie, professor of moral philosophy and logic in the Marischal College and University of Aberdeen, examines the writings of philosophers as a way of studying the science of human nature. The Contents are divided into three parts: An Essay on the Nature and Immutability of Truth, in opposition to Sophistry and Skepticism; Illustrations of the preceding Doctrine, with Inferences; and Objections answered. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.