Experiential Realism
A.H. Johnson(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 13. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
434 pages
978-1-032-97766-9 (ISBN)
Description
Experiential Realism (1973) is the outline of a new philosophical system. It is an attempt to discuss the major ingredients found in the context of comprehensive human experience. This approach to mankind and its environment is descriptive rather than speculative. Since it is based on all the major aspects of human experience, it avoids the restrictive (and sometimes doctrinaire) approach to a few specific problems - a fault which mars much contemporary philosophy. This book considers in detail words, meaning, mind, physical objects, concepts, knowledge and values. It makes use of the many sound insights reported by philosophers, ancient, modern and contemporary, and indeed there is considerable kinship with A.N. Whitehead's insights. It also offers an evaluation of representative philosophers in the context of comprehensive experience - thus placing Experiential Realism in perspective.
Reviews / Votes
'An able and illuminating discussion of the most controversial topic in contemporary philosophy.' Adelphi'A most attractive book... The freshness of the author's imagination makes his writing always entertaining.' Mind
'Thoroughly recommended to students.' Times Literary Supplement
'Packed with thought; it covers an incredible amount of ground; it is a book that will make a difference in philosophy.' Church Times
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Adult education
Academic, Adult education, General, Postgraduate, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
800 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-97766-9 (9781032977669)
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Content
Part 1. Exposition Introduction 1. Entities of Comprehensive Experience 2. Mind 3. Some Problems Concerning Physical Objects 4. Concepts 5. Meaning and Words 6. Knowing and Knowledge 7. Man and his Environment 8. Value 9. Experiential Realism Part 2. Evaluation 10. Basic Entities 11. Linguistic Philosophy 12. Words and Meaning 13. Mind 14. Physical Objects 15. Concepts 16. Knowledge 17. Man and his Environment 18. Values 19. Epilogue