| Author |
Peirce, Charles S. (Charles Sanders), 1839-1914 |
| Contributor |
Dewey, John, 1859-1952 |
| Editor |
Cohen, Morris R. (Morris Raphael), 1880-1947 |
| LoC No. |
23011850
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| Title |
Chance, Love, and Logic: Philosophical Essays
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Proem: The rules of philosophy -- Part I. Chance and logic (illustrations of the logic of science): The fixation of belief. How to make our ideas clear. The doctrine of chances. The probability of induction. The order of nature. Deduction, induction and hypothesis -- Part II. Love and chance: The architecture of theories. The doctrine of necessity examined. The law of mind. Man's glassy essence. Evolutionary love -- Supplementary essay: The pragmatism of Peirce, by John Dewey -- Bibliography of Peirce's published writings.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Chance, Love, and Logic: Philosophical Essays" by Charles S. Peirce is a collection of philosophical essays written in the early 20th century. This work encompasses Peirce's thoughts on logic, science, and the intersection of chance and human experience, presenting a comprehensive view of his philosophical contributions that laid the groundwork for pragmatism. The essays delve into the nature of inquiry, belief, and the foundations of knowledge, highlighting the interconnectedness of chance and the role of love in understanding reality. The opening of this collection outlines Peirce's philosophical approach, emphasizing the importance of clear reasoning and the processes by which beliefs are formed and fixed. He critiques traditional methods of inquiry, such as reliance on authority or simple tenacity, advocating instead for a scientific approach that allows for the reconstruction of beliefs based on evidence and logical reasoning. Throughout this introduction, Peirce establishes the framework for examining how beliefs are maintained within a community, the role of inquiry in human cognition, and the necessity of a methodical approach to philosophy that embraces both uncertainty and the evolution of thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
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| Subject |
Pragmatism
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| Subject |
Metaphysics
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| Subject |
Science -- Philosophy
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| Subject |
Peirce, Charles S. (Charles Sanders), 1839-1914 -- Bibliography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65274 |
| Release Date |
May 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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