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Philosophy And Psychical Research, Gerald C. Shelton
Philosophy And Psychical Research, Gerald C. Shelton
Philosophy ETDs
When science brings forth a new body of knowledge – or even a new bit of knowledge – it is the duty of philosophy to examine it to see what implications it has for our overall understanding of the universe. Does it point to a new answer to some perplexing philosophical problem, or reinforce one of several alternative answers? Or does it present a new problem which a satisfactory system of metaphysics must be able answer? Such questions should be asked. For the ultimate goal of philosophy is a complete understanding of the universe and man’s place in it. It …
A Survey Of Brazilian Philosophy, Allan S. Gnagy
A Survey Of Brazilian Philosophy, Allan S. Gnagy
Philosophy ETDs
Growing awareness of the interdependence of North and South American cultures, economically, politically and idealogically, makes it imperative that North Americans increase their understanding of the culture history and philosophies of South American countries. Then importance of the role of Brazilian philosophers in reflecting cultural developments has been too long neglected by North American philosophers. Since very little has been written in English about the philosophical environment in Brazil, a need exists for filling this gap. My own combination of abilities, an interest in philosophy and some facility with Portuguese and Spanish, makes the undertaking of the present project a …