Phaethon: Loose Thoughts for Loose Thinkers by Charles Kingsley

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Author Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875
Title Phaethon: Loose Thoughts for Loose Thinkers
Credits Transcribed by David Price
Summary "Phaethon: Loose Thoughts for Loose Thinkers" by Charles Kingsley is a philosophical dialogue written during the mid-19th century. The text engages in discussions about truth, belief, and the nature of knowledge, primarily through the characters Phaethon, Alcibiades, and Socrates, who explore different philosophical ideas while fishing near a serene stream. At the start of the work, two friends, Templeton and the narrator, are engaged in fishing but quickly shift their focus to a recent discussion they had with an American professor named Windrush, who presented controversial viewpoints on spirituality and knowledge. Their musings reveal their discomfort with the professor's ideas, provoking a deeper inquiry into the nature of truth and belief. The characters engage in a dialectical examination of philosophical concepts, particularly distinguishing between objective and subjective truth, ultimately questioning the value of beliefs that do not align with an absolute understanding of reality. This initial exploration sets the stage for a rich intellectual discourse that challenges the reader to consider the essence of truth and its implications in human life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Religion
Subject Christianity
Subject Truth
Subject Dialogues
Category Text
EBook-No. 11025
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 10, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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