Appearance and Reality: A Metaphysical Essay - Paperback

by Francis Herbert Bradley (Author)

"Appearance and Reality: A Metaphysical Essay" is a seminal work in the tradition of British Idealism, written by the influential philosopher F. H. Bradley. This profound treatise challenges common-sense notions of the world, meticulously arguing that the everyday phenomena we perceive-such as space, time, and causality-are mere appearances rather than ultimate reality. Bradley employs a rigorous dialectical method to demonstrate that these concepts are riddled with internal contradictions, leading the reader toward the conclusion that true reality must be a harmonious, all-inclusive "Absolute."

Spanning subjects from epistemology to ontology, this work remains a cornerstone of metaphysical inquiry. It delves into the nature of the self, the relationship between thought and existence, and the ultimate unity of experience. Bradley's sophisticated prose and logical precision make "Appearance and Reality" an essential text for students and scholars of philosophy, offering a comprehensive defense of monistic idealism. This enduring masterpiece continues to provoke thought and debate regarding the fundamental nature of existence and the limits of human understanding, standing as one of the most significant contributions to late 19th and early 20th-century philosophical thought.

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