Force And Matter: Or Principles Of The Natural Order Of The Universe. With A System Of Morality Based Thereon.
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Prof. Ludwig Buchner, M. D.
Binding: Hardback
Published: ASHER AND CO., London; THEODOR THOMAS, Leipzig, 1884
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Reading copy with markings
Condition remarks: Minimal marking in grey lead.
This philosophical treatise presents a rigorous argument for scientific materialism, asserting that the universe operates solely through physical forces and matter, without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations. Büchner instructs readers in the principles of natural law, grounding his system of morality in empirical observation and rational thought. The text details the interrelation of biology, physics, and ethics, illustrating how human behavior and societal norms can be understood through the lens of natural science. It challenges metaphysical doctrines and religious orthodoxy, positioning itself as a cornerstone of 19th-century secular humanism. With its uncompromising stance and lucid exposition, the work stands as a seminal contribution to the intellectual history of rationalist thought.
Author: Prof. Ludwig Buchner, M. D.
Binding: Hardback
Published: ASHER AND CO., London; THEODOR THOMAS, Leipzig, 1884
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Reading copy with markings
Condition remarks: Minimal marking in grey lead.
This philosophical treatise presents a rigorous argument for scientific materialism, asserting that the universe operates solely through physical forces and matter, without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations. Büchner instructs readers in the principles of natural law, grounding his system of morality in empirical observation and rational thought. The text details the interrelation of biology, physics, and ethics, illustrating how human behavior and societal norms can be understood through the lens of natural science. It challenges metaphysical doctrines and religious orthodoxy, positioning itself as a cornerstone of 19th-century secular humanism. With its uncompromising stance and lucid exposition, the work stands as a seminal contribution to the intellectual history of rationalist thought.