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 range of topics, including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, and aesthetics, and explores the ideas of influential figures such as Descartes, Leibniz, Spinoza, Locke, Hume, Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, and Wittgenstein.Joad provides clear explanations of complex philosophical concepts and arguments, and offers critical evaluations of different philosophical positions. He also considers the historical and cultural contexts in which these ideas emerged, and examines their relevance to contemporary debates and issues.Written in a clear and accessible style, ""An Introduction to Modern Philosophy"" is an essential text for students and anyone interested in understanding the key ideas and debates of modern philosophy.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.
