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
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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.
26CHAPTER XXIV.
2INDEX, AND INDEX LESSONS.
27CHAPTER XXV.
3CHAPTER I.
28CHAPTER XXVI.
4CHAPTER II.
29CHAPTER XXVII.
5CHAPTER III.
30CHAPTER XXVIII.
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6CHAPTER IV.
31CHAPTER XXIX.
7CHAPTER V.
32CHAPTER XXX.
8CHAPTER VI.
33CHAPTER XXXI.
9CHAPTER VII.
34CHAPTER XXXII.
10CHAPTER VIII.
35CHAPTER XXXIII.
11CHAPTER IX.
36CHAPTER XXXIV.
12CHAPTER X.
37CHAPTER XXXV.
13CHAPTER XI.
38CHAPTER XXXVI.
14CHAPTER XII.
39CHAPTER XXXVII.
15CHAPTER XIII.
40CHAPTER XXXVIII.
16CHAPTER XIV.
41CHAPTER XXXIX.
17CHAPTER XV.
42LESSON XL.
18CHAPTER XVI.
43CHAPTER XLI.
19CHAPTER XVII.
44CHAPTER XLII.
20CHAPTER XVIII.
45CHAPTER XLIII.
21CHAPTER XIX.
46CHAPTER XLIV.
22CHAPTER XX.
47CHAPTER XLV.
23CHAPTER XXI.
48CHAPTER XLVI.
24CHAPTER XXII.
49CHAPTER XLVII.
25CHAPTER XXIII.
50CHAPTER XLVIII.
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