Realism: A Paradox (1899)

Realism: A Paradox (1899) is a philosophical work written by David Martineau Haylings. The book explores the concept of realism, which is the belief that reality exists independently of our perception or interpretation of it. Haylings argues that while realism is a widely accepted philosophical position, it is also paradoxical in nature. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of realism and its development in philosophy. The second part delves deeper into the paradoxical nature of realism, examining its contradictions and limitations. The final part of the book offers a new perspective on realism, proposing a way to reconcile its paradoxical nature.Throughout the book, Haylings draws on a range of philosophical ideas and concepts, including those of Immanuel Kant, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, and Friedrich Nietzsche. He also explores the relationship between realism and other philosophical positions, such as idealism and skepticism.Realism: A Paradox is a thought-provoking and challenging work that will appeal to anyone interested in philosophy, epistemology, and the nature of reality. It offers a fresh perspective on a well-established philosophical position and invites readers to engage with some of the most fundamental questions of human existence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.