The Metaphysics of Nature

The Metaphysics of Nature is a philosophical book written by Carveth Read, which explores the nature of reality and the fundamental principles that govern it. The book delves into the metaphysical aspects of nature and investigates the relationship between the physical world and the world of ideas. Read begins by examining the different theories of reality that have been proposed throughout history, including those of Plato, Aristotle, and Descartes. He then goes on to discuss the concept of causality, the nature of time and space, and the role of perception in shaping our understanding of the world. The author also explores the idea of universals, or the fundamental properties that are shared by all things in the world. He argues that these universals are not simply abstract concepts, but rather have a real existence in the world. Throughout the book, Read draws on examples from the natural world to illustrate his ideas, ranging from the behavior of subatomic particles to the complex interactions of ecosystems. He also discusses the implications of his metaphysical theories for ethics, aesthetics, and the philosophy of science. Overall, The Metaphysics of Nature is a thought-provoking and comprehensive exploration of the fundamental principles that underlie our understanding of the world around us.1905. A philosophic text by Read, professor of philosophy of mind and logic at University College, London. Contents: Belief and Knowledge; Reality and Truth; Book I. Canonic: The Test of Truth: Historical; The Test of Truth: Analytic; Skepticism; The Relativity of Knowledge; Book II. Cosmology: Substance in Experience; Ontology of the World; Universal Forms of the Phenomenon; Book III. Psychology: The Subject in Experience; The Ontology of the Subject; Natural History of the Subject; Book IV. The Categories: The Abstract Categories; The Physical Categories; and Categories of Subjective Categories.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.