Initiation into Philosophy by Émile Faguet

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Author Faguet, Émile, 1847-1916
Translator Gordon, Home, 1871-1956
Uniform Title Initiation philosophique. English
Title Initiation into Philosophy
Note Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Initiation into Philosophy" by Émile Faguet is a philosophical overview written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a primer for those new to philosophy, guiding readers from ancient philosophical thought through medieval and modern developments. The author intends to spark curiosity in the foundational ideas and historical contexts of philosophical inquiry, discussing major thinkers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle and their contributions to moral and metaphysical philosophy. The opening of the text presents the author's aim to excite and engage beginners in the field of philosophy. Faguet outlines a structured approach to exploring significant philosophical epochs, beginning with the pre-Socratic thinkers and progressing through the contributions of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the evolution of ideas and their connections, serving as a scaffold for deeper exploration. Through discussions of early philosophical concepts, like the nature of reality and the beginnings of ethical thought, Faguet establishes a framework for the rest of the discourse, inviting readers to contemplate the essence of philosophical inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Philosophy -- Introductions
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EBook-No. 9304
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 9, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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