The Institutes of Metaphysic the Theory of Knowing and Being

by James Frederick Ferrier

The Institutes of The Theory of Knowing and Being is a philosophical treatise written by James Frederick Ferrier. The book explores the nature of knowledge and being, and the relationship between the two. Ferrier argues that knowledge and being are inseparable, and that our understanding of the world is shaped by our knowledge of it.The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the theory of knowledge, and the second part deals with the theory of being. In the first part, Ferrier discusses the nature of knowledge, the different types of knowledge, and the relationship between knowledge and truth. He also examines the role of perception, memory, and reasoning in the acquisition of knowledge.In the second part, Ferrier explores the nature of being, and the different types of being that exist. He argues that being can be divided into two the ego and the non-ego. The ego refers to the self, while the non-ego refers to everything outside of the self. Ferrier also discusses the relationship between being and knowledge, and the role of consciousness in the perception of being.Overall, The Institutes of The Theory of Knowing and Being is a comprehensive exploration of the nature of knowledge and being, and their interrelationship. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy in general.1875. Scottish philosopher Ferrier's most notable book, the Institutes of Metaphysic, denied the absolute existence of matter and maintained instead that mind and matter necessarily coexist in all experience. His work is regarded as laying the foundations of the British Idealist movement, which developed the work of German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: Philosophy

610 pages, Paperback

First published August 2, 2010

About the author

James Frederick Ferrier was a Scottish metaphysical writer and philosopher. He introduced the word epistemology in philosophical English.

In 1842 he was appointed professor of civil history at Edinburgh University, and in 1845 professor of moral philosophy and political economy at the University of St Andrews. He was twice an unsuccessful candidate for chairs in Edinburgh, for that of moral philosophy on Wilson's resignation in 1852, and for that of logic and metaphysics in 1856, after Hamilton's death. He remained at St Andrews till his death.