Sovereign Sense Science and Judgment

Pasquale De Marco

Maison d'édition: Publishdrive

Synopsis

In this thought-provoking and wide-ranging book, Pasquale De Marco explores the foundations of knowledge, delving into the complex interplay between common sense, science, and skepticism. Drawing on a variety of sources, including philosophy, history, science, and literature, Pasquale De Marco provides a comprehensive and accessible examination of this fundamental aspect of the human condition.

The book begins with an exploration of the nature of knowledge itself. What is knowledge, and how do we acquire it? Pasquale De Marco examines different theories of knowledge, ranging from the rationalism of Plato and Descartes to the empiricism of Locke and Hume. Pasquale De Marco also considers the limits of knowledge, recognizing that there are some things that we may never be able to know.

Next, the book turns its attention to skepticism, a philosophical tradition that questions the possibility of knowledge. Pasquale De Marco examines the arguments of famous skeptics such as Pyrrho and Sextus Empiricus, who argued that all our beliefs are ultimately uncertain. Pasquale De Marco also considers the implications of skepticism, and the ways in which it can challenge our most fundamental assumptions about the world.

In contrast to skepticism, common sense is a body of beliefs and practices that are widely held to be true and reliable. Pasquale De Marco explores the role of common sense in knowledge, examining how it shapes our understanding of the world and our interactions with others. Pasquale De Marco also considers the limits of common sense, recognizing that it can sometimes lead us astray.

The book then examines the role of science in knowledge, exploring the methods of science, including observation, experimentation, and hypothesis testing. Pasquale De Marco also considers the ways in which science has revolutionized our understanding of the world, and the limits of science, recognizing that there are some things that science may never be able to explain.

Finally, the book explores the relationship between knowledge and the good life. Pasquale De Marco considers the role of knowledge in achieving happiness, fulfillment, and meaning. Pasquale De Marco also considers the limits of knowledge, recognizing that there are some things that we may never be able to know.

Throughout the book, Pasquale De Marco engages with the work of contemporary thinkers who are exploring new and innovative ways of understanding the nature of knowledge. Pasquale De Marco also provides readers with thought-provoking questions and exercises to help them reflect on their own beliefs and assumptions about the world.

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Disponible depuis: 02/06/2025.

Longueur d'impression: 166 pages.

Sciences humaines et Humanités

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