The Rediscovery of Wisdom: From Here to Antiquity in Quest of Sophia
By reconstructing it and tracing its vicissitudes, David Conway rehabilitates a time-honoured conception of philosophy, originating in Plato and Aristotle, which makes theoretical wisdom its aim. Wisdom is equated with possessing a demonstrably correct understanding of why the world exists and has the broad character it does. Adherents of this conception maintained the world to be the demonstrable creation of a divine intelligence in whose contemplation supreme human happiness resides. Their claims are defended against various latter-day scepticisms.
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The Rediscovery of Wisdom: From Here to Antiquity in Quest of Sophia
By reconstructing it and tracing its vicissitudes, David Conway rehabilitates a time-honoured conception of philosophy, originating in Plato and Aristotle, which makes theoretical wisdom its aim. Wisdom is equated with possessing a demonstrably correct understanding of why the world exists and has the broad character it does. Adherents of this conception maintained the world to be the demonstrable creation of a divine intelligence in whose contemplation supreme human happiness resides. Their claims are defended against various latter-day scepticisms.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780333747117 |
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Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
Publication date: | 07/31/2000 |
Series: | From Here to Antiquity in Quest of Sophia |
Edition description: | 2000 |
Pages: | 196 |
Product dimensions: | 5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.02(d) |
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