An Introduction to Philosophy
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An Introduction to Philosophy is a foundational philosophical text by Jacques Maritain that presents a clear, accessible overview of key philosophical questions and traditions from a Thomistic perspective.
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Target entity: An Introduction to Philosophy Context triple: [Jacques Maritain, notableWork, An Introduction to Philosophy]
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Lehrbuch zur Einleitung in die Philosophie
Lehrbuch zur Einleitung in die Philosophie is a foundational philosophical textbook by Johann Friedrich Herbart that systematically introduces his realist and pedagogically oriented approach to philosophy.
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Excursion into Philosophy
Excursion into Philosophy is a 1959 oil painting by American realist artist Edward Hopper that depicts a contemplative, solitary figure in a sparsely furnished interior, evoking themes of isolation and introspection.
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Introduction to Metaphysics
Introduction to Metaphysics is a 1935 lecture course by German philosopher Martin Heidegger that probes the fundamental question of the meaning of Being and critiques the metaphysical foundations of Western thought.
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A History of Western Philosophy
A History of Western Philosophy is Bertrand Russell’s comprehensive survey of Western philosophical thought from the pre-Socratics to the early 20th century, combining exposition with critical commentary.
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Lectures on the History of Philosophy
Lectures on the History of Philosophy is a series of influential lectures by G. W. F. Hegel that systematically traces the development of Western philosophical thought from ancient to modern times.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: An Introduction to Philosophy Target entity description: An Introduction to Philosophy is a foundational philosophical text by Jacques Maritain that presents a clear, accessible overview of key philosophical questions and traditions from a Thomistic perspective.
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A.
Lehrbuch zur Einleitung in die Philosophie
Lehrbuch zur Einleitung in die Philosophie is a foundational philosophical textbook by Johann Friedrich Herbart that systematically introduces his realist and pedagogically oriented approach to philosophy.
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B.
Excursion into Philosophy
Excursion into Philosophy is a 1959 oil painting by American realist artist Edward Hopper that depicts a contemplative, solitary figure in a sparsely furnished interior, evoking themes of isolation and introspection.
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C.
Introduction to Metaphysics
Introduction to Metaphysics is a 1935 lecture course by German philosopher Martin Heidegger that probes the fundamental question of the meaning of Being and critiques the metaphysical foundations of Western thought.
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D.
A History of Western Philosophy
A History of Western Philosophy is Bertrand Russell’s comprehensive survey of Western philosophical thought from the pre-Socratics to the early 20th century, combining exposition with critical commentary.
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E.
Lectures on the History of Philosophy
Lectures on the History of Philosophy is a series of influential lectures by G. W. F. Hegel that systematically traces the development of Western philosophical thought from ancient to modern times.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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philosophical work ⓘ |
| aim |
to introduce key philosophical questions
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to present Thomistic answers to philosophical problems ⓘ to situate philosophy within the Catholic intellectual tradition ⓘ |
| approach |
didactic
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systematic exposition ⓘ |
| author | Jacques Maritain ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | France ⓘ |
| coversTopic |
existence of God
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history of philosophy ⓘ knowledge and truth ⓘ moral philosophy ⓘ nature of philosophy ⓘ nature of the human person ⓘ |
| educationalUse |
self-study in philosophy
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seminary formation ⓘ university courses in philosophy ⓘ |
| genre |
introductory text
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philosophy ⓘ |
| hasPart | chapters on major branches of philosophy ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
objectivity of truth in philosophy
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realist theory of knowledge ⓘ relationship between faith and reason ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Aristotle
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St. Thomas Aquinas ⓘ
surface form:
Thomas Aquinas
classical metaphysics ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
beginners in philosophy
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general readers ⓘ students ⓘ |
| language | French ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Thomism
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epistemology ⓘ ethics ⓘ metaphysics ⓘ philosophical method ⓘ philosophy ⓘ |
| notableIdea |
integration of classical philosophy with Thomism
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systematic introduction to philosophical questions ⓘ |
| perspective |
Christian philosophical perspective
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Thomistic perspective ⓘ |
| philosophicalSchool |
Neo-scholasticism
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surface form:
Neo-Thomism
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| philosophicalTradition |
Catholic philosophy
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Thomistic philosophy ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
The Degrees of Knowledge
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The Range of Reason ⓘ |
| style |
accessible
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clear ⓘ |
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