Bøker av John Herman Randall

A groundbreaking exploration of the emerging ideas and perspectives of the early 20th century, as seen through the lens of philosophy. Randall offers a sweeping overview of the major philosophical movements of the time, including pragmatism, existentialism, and logical positivism, and shows how they reflected and influenced the larger cultural and intellectual trends of the era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

First published in 1921, this book is a comprehensive study of religious beliefs throughout history. Randall examines a range of spiritual traditions, from ancient Greece to modern Christianity, and explores the ways in which these religions intersect and differ. Randall's book is an insightful and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in religious studies. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The author sets forth the relevance of philosophy's past to present day concerns and issues. The author maintains that awareness of past experience throws light on present choices, and he demonstrates how classic visions of philosophy can liberate men from provincialism, insularity, and narrowness of outlook.