A Defence Of Philosophic Doubt: Being An Essay On The Foundations Of Belief

by Arthur Balfour

Book Overview

""A Defence of Philosophic Doubt"" is an essay written by Arthur James Balfour that explores the foundations of belief. The book is a critique of the idea that belief should be based on empirical evidence alone and argues that doubt is an essential part of the philosophical process. Balfour argues that the scientific method is limited and cannot provide a complete understanding of the world. He suggests that there are other ways of knowing, such as...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162938889
• ISBN13: 9781162938882
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"