An Essay Concerning Human Understanding

"An Essay Concerning Human Understanding" is a landmark philosophical work by the English philosopher John Locke, first published in 1689. In this influential treatise, Locke explores the nature and limits of human knowledge, delving into questions concerning the origins of ideas, the nature of perception, and the extent of human understanding. Locke posits that the mind at birth is a tabula rasa, or blank slate, and that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience and reflection. Through systematic analysis and clear reasoning, Locke examines the processes of sensation, perception, and reasoning, challenging prevailing notions of innate ideas and innate knowledge. "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding" is celebrated for its empiricist approach and its profound impact on subsequent philosophical thought, shaping the development of modern epistemology and influencing thinkers such as David Hume and Immanuel Kant. With its lucid prose and rigorous analysis, Locke's essay remains a seminal work in the history of philosophy, inviting readers to contemplate the nature of human cognition and the foundations of knowledge.

Product Details:

• ISBN: 0199296626
• EAN: 9780199296620
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Binding: Paperback
• Copyright Date: 2008
• Pub Date: October 15, 2008
• Physical Info: 3.3 cms H x 19.05 cms L x 12.7 cms W (0.43 kgs), 576 pages