Description: This book delves into the history of Materialism, a philosophical view that explains the world through the lens of matter and its interactions. The author traces its roots back to ancient Greece, highlighting the contributions of early philosophers like Democritus and Epicurus, who challenged traditional religious beliefs with their ideas about atoms and the nature of reality. The book then explores how Materialism evolved through the centuries, navigating the rise of monotheistic religions and the dominance of Aristotelian philosophy in the Middle Ages. It examines the resurgence of Materialist thought during the Renaissance and its influence on scientific advancements, showcasing the ideas of figures like Gassendi, Hobbes, and Newton. Through its historical analysis, this book reveals the enduring impact of Materialism on our understanding of the universe and ourselves. It prompts readers to consider the profound questions about the nature of existence, consciousness, and the very essence of reality. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Book Title: History of Materialism and Criticism of Its Present Importance, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 356 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 0.7 in
Topic: General
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Genre: Philosophy, History
Item Weight: 16.8 Oz
Author: Friedrich Albert Lange
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
