Personalism and the Problems of Philosophy (Classic Reprint): An Appreciation of the Work of Borden Parker Bowne: An Appreciation of the Work of Borden Parker Bowne (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A clear, concise introduction to Bowne’s personalist philosophy and its place in modern thought. This accessible guide reveals how personality grounds religion, ethics, and reality.

Ralph Tyler Flewelling offers a brief, engaging portrait of Borden Parker Bowne and his influential turn toward personalism. The book explains Bowne’s view that religion and ethics are inseparable and that personality is the key to understanding reality, knowledge, and the meaning of life. It also situates Bowne among other thinkers, notably Lotze, and traces how his ideas aim to unite science, religion, and moral progress.

The work presents practical questions and a meditation on how personalism addresses problems like freedom, evil, and the nature of space and time. It shows how Bowne’s thought differs from strict empiricism and how his emphasis on personal grounds provides a framework for modern philosophy.

• How Bowne places personality at the center of being, religion, and ethics


• The link between personalism and practical life, including freedom and the problem of evil


• A comparison of Bowne with Lotze and a discussion of pragmatism in late modern thought


• Why Bowne’s approach aims to harmonize science, religion, and moral progress

Ideal for readers of philosophy history and readers seeking a concise, inviting entry into Bowne’s personalist vision.

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