The Rediscovery of Wisdom
Author | : D. Conway |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 206 |
Release | : 2000-07-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780230597129 |
ISBN-13 | : 0230597122 |
Rating | : 4/5 (122 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Rediscovery of Wisdom written by D. Conway and published by Springer. This book was released on 2000-07-30 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.