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A history of philosophy, from Thales to the present time (Volume II) History of the Modern philosophy

A history of philosophy, from Thales to the present time (Volume II) History of the Modern philosophy

Ueberweg, Friedrich

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PhilosophyGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9353800668
ISBN13: 9789353800666
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jul 1 2019
Pages: 570
Weight: 1.58
Height: 1.27 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
From Descartes to the revolutions of reason, the modern mind takes shape in argument, doubt, and experiment. Ideas change the world fast. Friedrich Ueberweg's celebrated Volume II continues his A history of philosophy, tracing early modern philosophy as it breaks from scholastic habits and builds the frameworks of modern western philosophy. With a steady narrative of European intellectual history, it maps the great debates of rationalism and empiricism, the rise of scientific method, and the challenges posed by enlightenment philosophy thinkers and their heirs. Written as a philosophy history textbook yet alive to nuance, it remains a scholarly philosophy reference you can return to when names, movements, and connections begin to blur. Ueberweg, a landmark figure in nineteenth-century German scholarship, helped shape how philosophers are studied in English and beyond. He balances clear summaries with pointers to debates and influences, so you can see how metaphysics, ethics, and political thought evolve together across centuries. It reads as reference, yet invites sustained reading. For readers who know Copleston's history of philosophy or have admired Bertrand Russell's philosophy history, Ueberweg offers a classic philosophy survey with a distinct strength: careful orientation and a researcher's sense of what matters. It serves equally well for a college philosophy course and as a philosophy research resource for anyone reading primary texts. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today -- a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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