Critical Essays, On A Few Subjects Connected With The History And Present Condition Of Speculative Philosophy (1842)

Focusing on key philosophical themes, this collection of essays by Francis Bowen critically examines metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics. Bowen analyzes the contributions of influential philosophers like Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mill, and Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, while tracing the evolution of philosophical thought from ancient to modern times. Written in a scholarly style, it caters to readers with a philosophical background, providing an in-depth exploration of mid-19th century speculative philosophy. The book is a facsimile reprint, preserving its historical significance.