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- New History of Western Philosophy
书名: Philosophy in the Modern World: A New History of Western Philosophy, Volume 4 (New History of Western Philosophy)
作者: Anthony Kenny (Author)
出版社: Oxford University Press, USA (June 8, 2007)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 0198752792
ISBN-13: 978-0198752790
Book Description
Sir Anthony Kenny tells the fascinating story of the development of philosophy in the modern world, from the early nineteenth century to the late twentieth century. Alongside (and intertwined with) extraordinary scientific advances, cultural changes, and political upheavals, the last two centuries have seen some of the most intriguing and original developments in philosophical thinking, which have transformed our understanding of ourselves and our world. In the first part of the book Kenny offers a lively narrative introducing the major thinkers in their historical context. He then proceeds to guide the reader lucidly through the nine main areas of philosophical work in the period, offering a serious engagement with the ideas and arguments. Among those we meet are the great figures of continental European philosophy, from Schopenhauer, Kierkegaard, and Nietzsche to Heidegger and Sartre; the Pragmatists who first developed a distinctively American philosophical tradition; Marx, Darwin, and Freud, the non-philosophers whose influence on philosophy was immense; Wittgenstein and Russell, friends and colleagues who set the agenda for analytic philosophy in the twentieth century. Philosophy in the Modern World brings to completion Kenny's magisterial New History of Western Philosophy. The four volumes have been designed to dovetail with each other: they offer a unified overview of the entire development of philosophy, allowing readers to trace themes through the centuries, from antiquity to the present day. The story is illuminated by a selection of intriguing and beautiful illustrations.
Review
"Overall, Kenny's critical examination is both scholarly and accessible, making it a fine choise not only for those with a background in philosophy but for those new to the subject. Highly recommended for public and academic libraries." --Scott Duimstra, Library Journal
About the Author
Anthony Kenny is formerly Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford, and former President, British Academy.
