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Can I read Problems in Philosophy : the Limits of Inquiry on EtoBox?

Problems in Philosophy : the Limits of Inquiry by Colin MacGinn is a philosophy book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Problems in Philosophy : the Limits of Inquiry about?

This advanced introductory text offers a synoptic view of philosophical inquiry, discussing such topics as consciousness, the self, meaning, free will, the a priori, and knowledge. The emphasis is on the fundamental intractability of these questions, and a theory is proposed as to why the human mind has so much difficulty in resolving them. This theory turns upon a naturalistic picture of the scope and limits of human intelligence.

Who reads Problems in Philosophy : the Limits of Inquiry?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Colin MacGinn
Publisher
Blackwell Publishers
Published
1993
Language
EN
ISBN
9781557864741
Category
philosophy
Subjects
Philosophy, Science, History
Updated
2026-03-24

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