02256cam a22003253u 4500 71885 UtSlPG 20260610134649.0 m cr n 260607r20231903utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05004533 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BD Taylor, A. E. (Alfred Edward), 1869-1945 Elements of metaphysics Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-10-15 Emmanuel Ackerman, KD Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Elements of Metaphysics" by A. E. Taylor is a philosophical text written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the fundamental questions about reality and existence, examining the nature of metaphysical inquiry and its distinction from other fields of knowledge such as science, poetry, and religion. It offers a critical analysis of the principles underlying our understanding of reality versus mere appearance. The opening of the book presents Taylor's challenge to common prejudices against metaphysics, arguing for its necessity and relevance in addressing contradictions inherent in human experience. He outlines the core issues of metaphysics, such as the distinction between what is real and what merely appears to be real, and emphasizes the importance of systematic inquiry in understanding these concepts. Taylor contrasts metaphysical exploration with scientific reasoning and common skepticism, positing that true understanding requires grappling with the meanings of reality amidst our experiences and perceptions rather than dismissing these inquiries as futile. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Methuen, 1903 Metaphysics https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.461950/ https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71885 112611 112611