The Problem of Truth: Early Twentieth-Century Epistemology, Logic, Experience, and the Nature of Knowledge

The Problem of Truth is a concise yet searching contribution to early twentieth-century epistemology, examining what it means for thought to be true and how truth is related to experience, judgment, reality, and action. Carr writes in a lucid, argumentative style, moving between technical philosophy and accessible exposition. Set against the background of British idealism, pragmatism, and the new interest in Bergson's philosophy, the book considers truth not as a static possession but as a living problem within consciousness and inquiry. Herbert Wildon Carr was a British philosopher deeply engaged with the intellectual currents of his age. Known especially for his sympathetic interpretation of Henri Bergson, he worked at the intersection of metaphysics, psychology, and theories of knowledge. His concern with time, change, and lived experience helped shape his approach to truth, leading him to resist overly mechanical or purely abstract accounts of knowledge. This book is recommended for readers interested in the history of modern philosophy, especially debates surrounding idealism, pragmatism, and the nature of knowledge. It will appeal to students and scholars seeking a clear, historically situated treatment of truth as both a logical and existential question.