A History of Modern Philosophy From the Renaissance to the Present (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781022100558)

A magisterial survey of the major philosophical movements and thinkers of the modern era, from Descartes to Derrida. Written by the esteemed philosopher and historian Benjamin Chapman Burt, this book traces the evolution of Western thought over the past five centuries and provides a comprehensive overview of the ideas and debates that have shaped our world.

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