
Mark Sinclair. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Electronic Reproduction. Oxford Available Via World Wide Web.
This work investigates the ontological and psychological significance of habit within the philosophical framework of 19th-century French thinker Félix Ravaisson. Mark Sinclair, a scholar specializing in modern European philosophy, examines Ravaisson’s seminal text De l'habitude to reconstruct his theory of nature and human agency. The author argues that Ravaisson’s focus on habit provides a bridge between physical necessity and spiritual freedom, challenging traditional dualistic interpretations of the mind-body relationship. By situating Ravaisson within the broader context of post-Kantian thought, Sinclair demonstrates how the concept of inclination serves as a foundational element for understanding human existence.
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Experts recognize this volume as a rigorous academic contribution that clarifies the often-overlooked influence of Ravaisson on subsequent phenomenological traditions. Readers frequently note the high level of technical density in the prose, which assumes a foundational knowledge of 19th-century metaphysical terminology.
Page Count:
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Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0191880116
ISBN-13:
9780191880117
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