A Breif History Of Modern Philosophy (1912)

By Harold Hoffding

Book Overview

""A Brief History of Modern Philosophy"" is a book written by Danish philosopher Harold Hoffding and first published in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of modern philosophy from the 17th century to the early 20th century. It covers the major philosophical movements and thinkers of the period, including Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Kant, Hegel, and Nietzsche. The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers the period from Descartes to Hume, focusing on the development of rationalism and empiricism. The second part covers the period from Kant to Hegel, focusing on the development of idealism and the critique of reason. The third part covers the period from Schopenhauer to Nietzsche, focusing on the development of existentialism and the critique of metaphysics. Throughout the book, Hoffding provides detailed analyses of the philosophical ideas and arguments of each philosopher, as well as their historical and cultural contexts. He also discusses the influence of each philosopher on subsequent philosophical developments and the relevance of their ideas to contemporary debates. Overall, ""A Brief History of Modern Philosophy"" is a classic work of philosophy that remains relevant and informative to this day. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and the development of modern thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436718465
• ISBN13: 9781436718462
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"