A Student's History of Philosophy

By Arthur Kenyon Rogers

Book Overview

How did Western thought grow from the questions of the Greeks to the problems of the modern world? Arthur Kenyon Rogers answers with rare clarity and calm. This is philosophy made readable. Written as an introductory philosophy survey, A Student's History of Philosophy traces ancient to modern philosophy in a single, continuous narrative. From classical Greek philosophy through medieval debates and into modern European philosophy, Rogers explains the central ideas of metaphysics, ethics, religion and politics in plain, careful prose, always linking each thinker to the next. Ideal as a philosophy history textbook or as a first serious philosophy for students, it offers a lucid metaphysics ethics overview while giving structure and context to names and doctrines that often feel scattered or abstract. First published in the early twentieth century, this concise history of western philosophy stands alongside classic surveys of western philosophical traditions, and will appeal to readers who enjoy Bertrand Russell philosophy but want a calmer, more neutral guide. Its balance of coverage and brevity makes it a natural college philosophy textbook and a dependable philosophy course companion, equally inviting to curious general readers and to students building a long-term library. 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353606071
• ISBN13: 9789353606077
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 530 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"