Sharp copy of this uncommon title in which the Hungarian-born Catholic philosopher argues against traditional modes of epistemology in favor of a theory that places distinction on the separation of subject and object, god and man. NY: Basic Books, 1973. First edition (full number line on copyright page). Octavo, 5.75 x 8.5 in.; xvii, 237, with index. Reddish-brown cloth boards, blue and silver spine titles, light blue topstain; in dust jacket. A few faint smudges to front board, old repricing/remainder stamp on front free endpaper. Else fine in a near fine jacket, price-clipped, with a short closed tear at base of front panel.
