
audiobook
by Joseph Haven
MENTAL PHILOSOPHY:
PREFACE.
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
MENTAL PHILOSOPHY. - DIVISION FIRST. THE INTELLECTUAL FACULTIES. - PRELIMINARY TOPICS. - CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
INTELLECTUAL FACULTIES - PART FIRST
THE PRESENTATIVE POWER
A clear and systematic guide to the study of the mind, this work brings together the three essential faculties—intellect, sensibility, and will—into one cohesive framework. It was written to address the shortcomings of earlier textbooks, offering a balanced treatment that is both thorough and accessible for college‑level learners. Readers will find definitions, basic principles, and illustrative examples that lay a solid foundation for further inquiry.
Drawing on the author’s many years of classroom experience, the text evolved from a series of lectures into a structured treatise. The prose is concise yet engaging, aiming to present complex ideas without unnecessary ornamentation while still acknowledging the historical development of the field. References to contemporary and classic thinkers help place each doctrine in its broader intellectual context.
For anyone beginning their journey into mental philosophy, the book serves as a reliable companion that clarifies the science of the mind while encouraging thoughtful reflection. Its organized layout and emphasis on clear reasoning make it a valuable resource for students of philosophy, psychology, and related disciplines.
Language
en
Duration
~18 hours (1073K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2014-02-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1816–1874
A 19th-century minister, teacher, and philosopher, he wrote clear, wide-ranging books that helped introduce generations of readers to mental philosophy, moral thought, and the history of philosophy.
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