Displaying 1 of 1 1985 Format: Book Author: Adler, Mortimer J. (Mortimer Jerome), 1902-2001. Title: Ten philosophical mistakes / Mortimer J. Adler. Publisher, Date: New York : Macmillan ; London : Collier Macmillan, ©1985. Description: xx, 200 pages ; 22 cm Summary: Examines ten errors in modern thought and shows how they have led to serious consequences in our everyday lives. Tells how they came about, how to avoid them, and how to counter their negative effects. Subjects: Philosophy. Errors. Other Title: 10 philosophical mistakes. Notes: "Basic errors in modern thought - how they came about, their consequences, and how to avoid them."--Front cover of book. Includes bibliographical references. Contents: To the reader -- Prologue: little errors in the beginning -- The ten subjects about which the mistakes are made -- Part One -- Consciousness and its objects -- The intellect and the senses -- Words and meanings -- Knowledge and opinion -- Moral values -- Part Two -- Happiness and contentment -- Freedom of choice -- Human nature -- Human society -- Human existence -- Epilogue: modern science and ancient wisdom. Web Site: Table of contents LCCN: 84026144 ISBN: 0025003305 9780025003309 Other Number: 11469915 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 751521 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 100 Adler Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1