Publisher's Synopsis
""An Introduction to Modern Philosophy"" by C. E. M. Joad is a comprehensive guide to the major philosophical movements and thinkers of the modern era, from the 17th century to the present day. The book covers a wide range of topics, including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, and the philosophy of science.Joad begins by exploring the ideas of Ren����� Descartes, the father of modern philosophy, and his famous statement ""Cogito, ergo sum"" (I think, therefore I am). He then moves on to discuss the empiricist tradition, including the work of John Locke, George Berkeley, and David Hume, before examining the rationalist philosophy of Immanuel Kant.The book also covers the rise of existentialism and phenomenology in the 20th century, including the ideas of Martin Heidegger, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Maurice Merleau-Ponty. Joad also discusses the contributions of analytic philosophy, including the work of Bertrand Russell and Ludwig Wittgenstein.Throughout the book, Joad provides clear explanations of complex philosophical concepts and engages with the debates and controversies within the field. ""An Introduction to Modern Philosophy"" is an accessible and engaging guide for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and the ideas that have shaped our modern world.1924. The following chapters aim at giving a short but comprehensive account of the most important developments in Modern Philosophy. In preparing this brief survey, I have endeavored, as far as possible, to avoid the use of all technical terms, and to describe the views of modern philosophers in language which will be intelligible to ordinary persons. Contents: Modern Realism; The Philosophy of Mr. Bertrand Russell; Neo-Idealism; Pragmatism; and The Philosophy of Bergson.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.
