“If, then, there must be something eternal, let us see what sort of Being it must be. And to that it is very obvious to Reason, that it must necessarily be a cogitative Being. For it is as impossible to conceive that ever bare incogitative Matter should produce a thinking intelligent Being, as that nothing should of itself produce Matter.”
Quote by John Locke
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An Essay Concerning Human Understanding: An analysis of Mr. Locke's Doctrine of ideas .... A defense of Mr. Locke's Opinion concerning personal identity .... A treatise on the conduct of the understanding. Some thoughts concerning reading and study for a gentleman. Elements of natural philosophy. A new method of a common place book. Extracted from the author's works. With a life of the author
This compilation brings together various philosophical works by John Locke, focusing on his influential theories on human cognition, identity, and the nature of knowledge. It includes detailed examinations of Locke's doctrine of ideas, his views on personal identity, and a treatise on the proper conduct of the understanding. Additionally, the text offers Locke's perspectives on reading and study for gentlemen, as well as his contributions to the field of natural philosophy. The volume also features a new method for compiling commonplace books and includes an extract from Locke's works, accompanied by a biography of the author. more
Author
John Locke
John Locke (August 29, 1632 - October 28, 1704) was an English philosopher, political theorist, and physician, considered one of the most influential figures of the Enlightenment. His ideas have had a profound impact on political philosophy, ethics, and epistemology. more
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