Philosophy of Mind and Epistemology from Ancient Times to the Present Day - E-book - ePub

The first volume of this book explores the development of the philosophy of mind and epistemology from the ancient to the medieval period, tracing the evolution of thought regarding the nature of the soul, intellect, and knowledge. Beginning with the Pre-Socratics and extending through Plato and Aristotle, the ancient philosophers laid the groundwork for understanding the mind's relationship to reality, the process of acquiring knowledge, and the nature of universals and particulars. The second volume traces the evolution of the philosophy of mind and epistemology from the Renaissance to the present day, offering an in-depth exploration of how Western philosophy has grappled with fundamental questions about the nature of thought, consciousness, and knowledge.
Beginning with the revival of classical thought during the Renaissance, it examines key figures such as Descartes, Locke, and Kant, who laid the groundwork for modern debates on the relationship between the mind and the body, the limits of human knowledge, and the role of reason and experience in shaping our understanding of the world.