This edition had all images removed.

Title: Review of the Work of Mr John Stuart Mill Entitled, 'Examination of Sir William Hamilton's Philosophy.'

Note: Reading ease score: 44.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Review of the Work of Mr. John Stuart Mill Entitled, 'Examination of Sir William Hamilton's Philosophy'" by George Grote is a philosophical critique written in the late 19th century. The work provides a thorough examination of John Stuart Mill's analysis of Sir William Hamilton’s philosophical doctrines, particularly focusing on the relativity of human knowledge, arguments surrounding metaphysics, and the distinction between various philosophical perspectives. This critical discourse is particularly relevant for students and scholars of philosophy, highlighting the contrasting views of two significant thinkers in the field. The opening of the work introduces Sir William Hamilton's influential role in Edinburgh's philosophical landscape and outlines the context of Mill's critical examination. Grote begins by acknowledging the complexity and depth of Mill's writing, emphasizing that while Hamilton has indeed shaped modern thought, his theories invite scrutiny. The text highlights Mill's examination of Hamilton's assertions about the relativity of knowledge and the inconsistencies within Hamilton's views. It also indicates that Mill's criticism aims not only to dismantle Hamilton's positions but also to construct nuanced arguments in favor of his philosophical propositions, setting the stage for a thorough exploration of their ideas throughout the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Grote, George, 1794-1871

EBook No.: 12002

Published: Apr 1, 2004

Downloads: 51

Language: English

Subject: Mill, John Stuart, 1806-1873. Examination of Sir William Hamilton's philosophy

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Review of the Work of Mr John Stuart Mill Entitled, 'Examination of Sir William Hamilton's Philosophy.'

Note: Reading ease score: 44.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Review of the Work of Mr. John Stuart Mill Entitled, 'Examination of Sir William Hamilton's Philosophy'" by George Grote is a philosophical critique written in the late 19th century. The work provides a thorough examination of John Stuart Mill's analysis of Sir William Hamilton’s philosophical doctrines, particularly focusing on the relativity of human knowledge, arguments surrounding metaphysics, and the distinction between various philosophical perspectives. This critical discourse is particularly relevant for students and scholars of philosophy, highlighting the contrasting views of two significant thinkers in the field. The opening of the work introduces Sir William Hamilton's influential role in Edinburgh's philosophical landscape and outlines the context of Mill's critical examination. Grote begins by acknowledging the complexity and depth of Mill's writing, emphasizing that while Hamilton has indeed shaped modern thought, his theories invite scrutiny. The text highlights Mill's examination of Hamilton's assertions about the relativity of knowledge and the inconsistencies within Hamilton's views. It also indicates that Mill's criticism aims not only to dismantle Hamilton's positions but also to construct nuanced arguments in favor of his philosophical propositions, setting the stage for a thorough exploration of their ideas throughout the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Grote, George, 1794-1871

EBook No.: 12002

Published: Apr 1, 2004

Downloads: 51

Language: English

Subject: Mill, John Stuart, 1806-1873. Examination of Sir William Hamilton's philosophy

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.