Project Gutenberg 2004-10-16 Public domain in the USA. 87 Arachne Cobwebs of Thought E-text prepared by Clare Boothby, Keith M. Eckrich, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Cobwebs of Thought" by Arachne is a philosophical exploration written in the early 20th century. This work examines the complexities of self-knowledge, individual identity, and the various roles of personal introspection in understanding human existence. Through a series of essays that delve into themes of consciousness, individuality, and the nature of thought, the author challenges readers to contemplate the deep intricacies of their own minds and the philosophical implications of their thoughts and actions. The book is structured around several chapters, each addressing different aspects of thought and existence. In the first chapter, Arachne discusses the dangers and limitations of self-analysis, suggesting that introspection can lead to self-consciousness rather than genuine knowledge of the self. Subsequent chapters explore contrasts in philosophical thought, draw insights from figures like Carlyle and George Eliot, and critique philosophical approaches to modern dilemmas. The work culminates in reflections on the literary genius of George Sand, emphasizing the need for emotional freedom and the power of art to liberate the human spirit. Overall, "Cobwebs of Thought" serves as both a critical examination of prevailing philosophical ideas and an invitation for readers to engage deeply with their own mental landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Philosophy BD Text Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Psychiatry/Psychology Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics 125269 2025-06-21T21:53:36.617191 text/html 125276 125104 2024-11-06T09:42:06.501990 2023-10-06T10:30:36.059438 text/html text/html 113293 2025-06-21T21:53:50.949113 application/epub+zip 113353 2025-06-21T21:53:44.139210 application/epub+zip 113353 2025-06-21T21:53:39.078216 application/epub+zip 207943 2025-06-21T21:53:56.935090 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195824 2025-06-21T21:53:50.274137 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 172251 2022-09-07T04:03:57.173612 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 113718 2025-06-21T21:53:36.220201 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 93915 2024-10-28T20:45:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11102 2025-06-21T21:53:57.086096 application/rdf+xml 11258 2025-06-21T21:53:43.546189 image/jpeg 3009 2025-06-21T21:53:43.255160 image/jpeg 110329 2025-06-21T21:53:36.635195 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog