Book Two Of The Origin Of Error

by Lactantius

Book Overview

Book Two of The Origin of Error by Lactantius is a philosophical treatise that explores the nature of error and its origins. Written in the early fourth century, the book is divided into three parts, each of which examines a different aspect of error. The first part discusses the nature of error and argues that it is a product of human ignorance and misunderstanding. The second part explores the various causes of error, including the influence of the senses, the power of imagination, and the limitations of human reason. The third and final part of the book examines the consequences of error, including the harm it can cause to individuals and society as a whole. Throughout the book, Lactantius draws on a wide range of philosophical and theological sources, including Plato, Aristotle, and the Bible, to develop his arguments. The book is an important work in the history of philosophy and has been widely studied and debated by scholars over the centuries.Nor are the poets to be listened to, who say that in the beginning was a chaos, that is, a confusion of matter and the elements; but that God afterwards divided all that mass, and having separated each object from the confused heap, and arranged them in order, He constructed and adorned the world. Now it is easy to reply to these persons, who do not understand the power of God: for they believe that He can produce nothing, except out of materials already existing(4) and prepared; in which error philosophers also were involved.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162655925
• ISBN13: 9781162655925
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"