An Introduction to Philosophy

The Project Gutenberg eBook, An Introduction to Philosophy, by George Stuart FullertonThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: An Introduction to PhilosophyAuthor: George Stuart FullertonRelease Date: August 1, 2005 [eBook #16406]Language: English***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK AN INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY***E-text prepared by Al HainesAN INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHYbyGEORGE STUART FULLERTONProfessor of Philosophy in Columbia UniversityNew YorkNew YorkThe MacMillan CompanyLondon: Macmillan & Co., Ltd.1915Norwood PressJ. S. Cushing Co.—Berwick & Smith Co.Norwood, Mass., U.S.A.PREFACEAs there cannot be said to be a beaten path in philosophy, and as "Introductions" to the subject differ widely from oneanother, it is proper that I should give an indication of the scope of the present volume.It undertakes:—1. To point out what the word "philosophy" is made to cover in our universities and colleges at the present day, and toshow why it is given this meaning.2. To explain the nature of reflective or philosophical thinking, and to show how it differs from common thought and fromscience.3. To give a general view of the main problems with which philosophers have felt called upon to deal.4. To give an account of some of the more ...