Phaethon

Phaethon

Charles Kingsley

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2026
Materia
Filosofía
ISBN:
9789378309298
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Phaethon: Loose thoughts for loose thinkers presents a conversational philosophical exploration built around informal dialogue, reflective questioning, and intellectual debate set within a calm outdoor setting. The work uses relaxed discussion to examine how people form beliefs, test ideas, and approach truth through reason and experience. Arguments unfold through contrasting viewpoints that challenge certainty, encourage skepticism, and refine understanding step by step. Everyday observation and natural imagery support abstract reasoning, showing how reflection can grow from ordinary moments. The structure favors open ended inquiry rather than rigid conclusion, inviting readers to weigh competing explanations and examine their own assumptions. Topics include knowledge, faith, doubt, interpretation, and the limits of logical proof, all treated through accessible yet layered exchange. The tone blends seriousness with lightness, suggesting that difficult questions can be approached without dogmatism. Recurring ideas include intellectual humility, disciplined curiosity, and the value of dialogue in sharpening thought. The text presents philosophy as an active habit of mind, where questioning, comparison, and patient reasoning lead to deeper clarity over time.

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