The Reason Why
A Careful Collection of Many Hundreds of Reasons for Things Which, Though Generally Believed, Are Imperfectly UnderstoodBy Robert Kemp Philp
Length14h 47m
About this audiobook
In "The Reason Why," Robert Kemp Philp explores the intricate interplay of faith and reason against the backdrop of 19th-century societal upheaval. Through a compelling narrative woven with philosophical reflections and vivid characterizations, Philp invites readers to engage with fundamental questions about belief and skepticism. The book employs a conversational style that reflects the intellectual currents of its time, reminiscent of the works of contemporary thinkers like Thomas Carlyle and John Stuart Mill, making it a significant addition to Victorian literature. Robert Kemp Philp was not only a writer but a vibrant figure in the cultural milieu of his era. His background as a publisher and advocate for education likely shaped his interest in the tensions between science and religion, which he addresses with both sensitivity and rigor in this work. As a member of a generation grappling with the effects of the Enlightenment and the rise of rational thought, Philp's insights resonate with the struggles of his contemporaries, illuminating the human condition with empathy. I highly recommend "The Reason Why" to scholars and casual readers alike, as it provides profound insights into the human spirit's quest for understanding. Philp's eloquent prose and thought-provoking themes make it not just a literary work, but a vital exploration of the beliefs that drive humanity forward.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length14 hrs 47 mins
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Publish dateDec 18, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
36CHAPTER XXXIV.
2INDEX, AND INDEX LESSONS.
37CHAPTER XXXV.
3CHAPTER I.
38CHAPTER XXXVI.
4CHAPTER II.
39CHAPTER XXXVII.
5CHAPTER III.
40CHAPTER XXXVIII.
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6CHAPTER IV.
41CHAPTER XXXIX.
7CHAPTER V.
42LESSON XL.
8CHAPTER VI.
43CHAPTER XLI.
9CHAPTER VII.
44CHAPTER XLII.
10CHAPTER VIII.
45CHAPTER XLIII.
11CHAPTER IX.
46CHAPTER XLIV.
12CHAPTER X.
47CHAPTER XLV.
13CHAPTER XI.
48CHAPTER XLVI.
14CHAPTER XII.
49CHAPTER XLVII.
15CHAPTER XIII.
50CHAPTER XLVIII.
16CHAPTER XIV.
51CHAPTER XLIX.
17CHAPTER XV.
52CHAPTER L.
18CHAPTER XVI.
53CHAPTER LI.
19CHAPTER XVII.
54CHAPTER LII.
20CHAPTER XVIII.
55CHAPTER LIII.
21CHAPTER XIX.
56CHAPTER LIV.
22CHAPTER XX.
57CHAPTER LV.
23CHAPTER XXI.
58CHAPTER LVI.
24CHAPTER XXII.
59CHAPTER LVII.
25CHAPTER XXIII.
60CHAPTER LVIII.
26CHAPTER XXIV.
61CHAPTER LIX.
27CHAPTER XXV.
62CHAPTER LX.
28CHAPTER XXVI.
63CHAPTER LXI.
29CHAPTER XXVII.
64CHAPTER LXII.
30CHAPTER XXVIII.
65CHAPTER LXIII.
31CHAPTER XXIX.
66CHAPTER LXIV.
32CHAPTER XXX.
67CHAPTER LXV.
33CHAPTER XXXI.
68CHAPTER LXVI.
34CHAPTER XXXII.
69CHAPTER LXVII.
35CHAPTER XXXIII.
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