A Short History of Modern Philosophy: From Descartes to
Wittgenstein Taylor & Francis, 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.