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A Short History of Modern Philosophy:

From Descartes to Wittgenstein
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Routledge, 12 okt. 2001 - 328 pagina's
Discover for yourself the pleasures of philosophy! Written both for the seasoned student of philosophy as well as the general reader, the renowned writer Roger Scruton provides a survey of modern philosophy. Always engaging, Scruton takes us on a fascinating tour of the subject, from founding father Descartes to the most important and famous philosopher of the twentieth century, Ludwig Wittgenstein. He identifies all the principal figures as well as outlines of the main intellectual preoccupations that have informed western philosophy. Painting a portrait of modern philosophy that is vivid and animated, Scruton introduces us to some of the greatest philosophical problems invented in this period and pursued ever since. Including material on recent debates, A Short History of Modern Philosophy is already established as the classic introduction. Read it and find out why.
  

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Review: A Short History of Modern Philosophy (Routledge Classics)

Gebruikersrecensie  - Richard Newton - Goodreads

A good overview of a wide range of modern philosophers. It helps that Scruton is knowledgeable, clear thinking and has a clear and confident writing style. This sort of book needs clarity, not ... Volledige recensie lezen

Review: A Short History of Modern Philosophy (Routledge Classics)

Gebruikersrecensie  - Superfluous Man - Goodreads

Mr. Scruton is as idiosyncratic in his way as Bertrand Russell in the latter's famous History of Western Philosophy–available for “rent” on Amazon(!)–and shares his famous predecessor's literary verve ... Volledige recensie lezen

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Blbliography
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Index
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Over de auteur (2001)

Roger Scruton (1944 - ). Philosopher, author, journalist, composer and editor of the Salisbury Review, considered to be one of the world's leading conservative philosophers.

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