The Growth Of Modern Philosophy (1909) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164095316)

The Growth of Modern Philosophy is a book written by C. Delisle Burns and first published in 1909. The book provides an overview of the development of modern philosophy from the Renaissance to the early 20th century. It covers a range of key philosophical movements and thinkers, including Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Kant, Hegel, and Nietzsche, among others. The book is divided into five parts, each focusing on a particular period in the history of modern philosophy. Part One covers the Renaissance and the rise of humanism, while Part Two explores the emergence of modern science and the Enlightenment. Part Three focuses on the German Idealists, including Kant and Hegel, while Part Four covers the rise of positivism and the development of modern psychology. Finally, Part Five examines the impact of Darwinism and the rise of existentialism.Throughout the book, Burns provides detailed analysis and commentary on the key ideas and debates within each philosophical movement. He also situates each movement within its historical and cultural context, highlighting the ways in which broader social and intellectual trends influenced the development of philosophy.Overall, The Growth of Modern Philosophy is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the history of modern philosophy. It provides a valuable resource for students and scholars of philosophy, as well as anyone interested in the intellectual and cultural history of the modern era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: C. DeLisle Burns
ISBN-10: 1164095315
ISBN-13: 9781164095316
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 308
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d