The Knoledge of Reality [Paperback]

Originally published in 1930, this book presents the outline of a course in metaphysics delivered by Wincenty LutosBawski.Originally published in 1930, this book presents the outline of a course in metaphysics delivered by Wincenty LutosBawski at a variety of academic institutions from 1890 onwards. Numerous aspects of reality are discussed in an effort to form a unified conception of it, from the material world through to abstract spirituality.Originally published in 1930, this book presents the outline of a course in metaphysics delivered by Wincenty LutosBawski at a variety of academic institutions from 1890 onwards. Numerous aspects of reality are discussed in an effort to form a unified conception of it, from the material world through to abstract spirituality.Wincenty LutosBawski (18631954) was a multilingual Polish philosopher and author who coined the term 'stylometry'. Originally published in 1930, this book presents the outline of a course in metaphysics delivered by LutosBawski at a variety of academic institutions from 1890 onwards. Numerous aspects of reality are discussed in an effort to form a unified conception of it, from the material world through to abstract spirituality. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in metaphysics and the development of philosophy.1. Classification of philosophers; 2. Materialism; 3. The scientific theory of matter; 4. The matter of art; 5. Business; 6. Training and sexual life; 7. Ritual; 8. National life; 9. Theory of matter; 10. Idealism; 11. Pantheism; 12. Spiritualism; 13. Mysticism; 14. Final synthesis; 15. Polish messianism; 16. Palingenesis and Christianity; 17. Regenerated mankind; 18. The immediate outlook; Index.