Originally published in 1961. This book is a study of some important ways of knowledge and experience and of the symbols through which they become articulate. Both knowledge and experience are interpreted in wide senses which are sanctioned by common use though not always by the usage of philosophers and scientists. The four main fields considered are: the arts, religion, moral knowledge, and our knowledge of one another. These fields, though distinguishable, are nevertheless found to be interrelated in subtle and interesting ways, and it is contended that increase of wisdom, or educated...

Originally published in 1961. This book is a study of some important ways of knowledge and experience and of the symbols through which they become articulate. Both knowledge and experience are interpreted in wide senses which are sanctioned by common use though not always by the usage of philosophers and scientists. The four main fields considered are: the arts, religion, moral knowledge, and our knowledge of one another. These fields, though distinguishable, are nevertheless found to be interrelated in subtle and interesting ways, and it is contended that increase of wisdom, or educated...