Lectures On Philosophy (1885)

Lectures on Philosophy is a book written by Thomas Maguire and originally published in 1885. It is a collection of lectures given by Maguire on various topics in philosophy, including metaphysics, ethics, logic, and epistemology. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different area of philosophy. In the first part, Maguire discusses metaphysics and the nature of reality. He explores questions such as what is real and what is the nature of existence. In the second part, he delves into ethics and the nature of morality, examining the concepts of right and wrong, good and evil, and the role of ethics in society. The third part of the book is dedicated to logic and the principles of reasoning. Maguire explores topics such as deductive and inductive reasoning, the nature of truth, and the limits of knowledge. Finally, in the fourth part, he discusses epistemology and the nature of knowledge, exploring questions such as how we acquire knowledge and the relationship between knowledge and belief. Overall, Lectures on Philosophy is a comprehensive overview of the major areas of philosophy and provides readers with a thorough understanding of the key concepts and ideas in the field. It is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in exploring the fundamental questions that have puzzled philosophers for centuries.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.