| Description |
1 online resource (148 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Note |
Description based upon print version of record. |
| Contents |
Cover -- Dedication -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Science -- Some Biology and Physics -- 3. God and Religion -- 4. Metaphysics and Philosophy of the Mind -- Appendix 1: The Development of the Human Brain -- 5. Ethics -- 6. Aesthetics and Recreation -- 7. A Worthwhile Existence Revisited -- 8. Political Philosophy -- 9. Language -- 10. Conclusions -- Appendix 2: Logic -- Appendix 3: Ontology and Epistemology -- Index |
| Summary |
Scientists and philosophers often do not see eye to eye, particularly on the evolution of Man and his Mind. This book evaluates these differences from a layman's perspective. It also explores the origins of the main areas of philosophy and relates them to practical use at the individual, corporate or governmental level suggesting that a valuable practical role exists for philosophers._x000D__x000D_A layman explored his understanding of philosophical concepts and it revealed to him interesting debates about differences between philosophers and scientists relating to the evolution of Man, implic. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Philosophy.
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Philosophy. |
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Philosophy of mind.
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Philosophy of mind. |
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Philosophy and science.
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Philosophy and science. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Tomkins, Cyril A Layman Looks at Philosophy London : Brown Dog Books,c2021 |
| ISBN |
1839523220 |
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9781839523229 (electronic book) |
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