Notes on Psychology From Lectures Given by James McCosh...
- 270 pages
- 10 hours of reading
James Mccosh Books
James McCosh was a leading philosopher of the Scottish School of Common Sense. His work delved into the depths of the mind and morality, seeking to explore the foundations of human cognition and ethics. McCosh's contribution lies in his advocacy for intuitive understanding as a key tool for philosophical inquiry. His philosophical approach was characterized by an attempt to connect scientific discoveries with traditional metaphysical questions, offering a coherent view of the intellectual world.
First and Fundamental Truths, Being a Treatise on Metaphysics
- 372 pages
- 14 hours of reading
This book presents a classic study of metaphysics, exploring topics such as the nature of reality, the mind-body problem, and the existence of God. First published in the 19th century, it remains an influential work in the field of philosophy.
An Examination of Mr. J. S. Mill's Philosophy: Being a Defence of Fundamental Truth / by James McCo
- 476 pages
- 17 hours of reading
In this classic work of philosophy, James McCosh takes on the ideas of John Stuart Mill, arguing that Mill's empiricist and utilitarian philosophy fails to account for the fundamental truths of human existence. McCosh offers a powerful defense of objective truth and moral values, and shows how they can be reconciled with modern science and rational inquiry.
Psychology: The Cognitive Powers
- 254 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The Life of James McCosh: A Record Chiefly Autobiographical
- 298 pages
- 11 hours of reading
German Psychology of To-day: the Empirical School
- 350 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The Intuitions of the Mind Inductively Investigated
- 472 pages
- 17 hours of reading
The Laws of Discursive Thought
- 246 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The Bedell Lectures, 1887 The Religious Aspect of Evolution
- 106 pages
- 4 hours of reading
In these lectures, James McCosh offers a defense of the compatibility between religion and evolutionary theory. McCosh argues that belief in a divine creator and in the process of evolution are not mutually exclusive. He addresses the objections that many religious individuals had to Darwin's theory, and proposes that a belief in evolution can enhance one's view of God's power and creativity. This work is an important contribution to the ongoing dialogue between science and religion.