The Positive Outcome of Philosophy by Joseph Dietzgen

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Author Dietzgen, Joseph, 1828-1888
Editor Dietzgen, Eugen
Editor Dietzgen, Joseph, Jr.
Translator Untermann, Ernest
LoC No. 06038881
Title The Positive Outcome of Philosophy
The Nature of Human Brain Work. Letters on Logic.
Note Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Positive Outcome of Philosophy" by Joseph Dietzgen is a philosophical work written in the late 19th century. This text explores the nature of human thought, logic, and reasoning, offering critiques and reflections on previous philosophical ideas, especially in relation to the sociopolitical conditions of the time. Dietzgen, a member of the working class, positions his arguments within the context of class struggle and the evolution of consciousness among the masses as society progresses toward socialism. At the start of the work, the author presents his view on the historical context of philosophy, critiquing the dualism that characterizes previous philosophical thought. He emphasizes the significance of understanding the human brain's role in reasoning and how societal conditions shape philosophical ideas. Through personal reflection and historical analysis, he seeks to offer a new perspective that aligns reason with material reality, thus introducing a dialectical approach to understanding thought. This opening sets the stage for a broader discussion on the relationship between mind, society, and the evolving nature of philosophy in light of material conditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Philosophy
Subject Knowledge, Theory of
Subject Logic
Category Text
EBook-No. 39964
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