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Bezig met laden... Columbia History of Western Philosophy (origineel 1999; editie 2000)door Richard Henry Popkin (Redacteur)
Informatie over het werkThe Columbia History of Western Philosophy door Richard H. Popkin (Editor) (1999)
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. This 836-page volume is a bit dense, and necessarily so, as there's quite a bit of material to cover if you desire an academic treatment rather than a general reader's skim. Many expert contributors share their expertise, and each signed article is followed by a helpful bibliography. The book is decently indexed for ready reference, and while unashamedly academic, a reader with some notion of philosophical terminology will not be completely lost on reading. That said, I wouldn't try to read it cover to cover even if you like the subject; it's a bit dry to say the least. The scope is quite good, all the major names are covered. I'd not had a background in the Islamic influences on Western philosophy prior to reading this work, and I found that section particularly interesting. I'm very happy to have this work on my shelf, even if I haven't quite finished it yet. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
"Richard Popkin has assembled sixty-three leading scholars to forge a highly approachable chronological account of the development of Western philosophical traditions. From Plato to Wittgenstein and from Aquinas to Heidegger, this volume provides lively, in-depth, and up-to-date historical analysis of all the key figures, schools, and movements of Western philosophy. 'The Columbia History' significantly broadens the scope of Western philosophy to reveal the influence of Middle Eastern thought, the vital contributions of Jewish and Islamic philosophers, and the role of women within the tradition. Along with a wealth of new scholarship, recently discovered works in 17th and 18th century philosophy are considered, such as previously unpublished works by Locke that inspire a new assessment of the evolution of his ideas. Popkin also emphasizes schools and developments that have been traditional overlooked. Sections on Aristotle and Plato are followed by a detailed presentation on Hellenic philosophy and its influence on the modern developments of materialism and scepticism. A chapter has been dedicated to Jewish and Muslim philosophical development during the Middle Ages, focusing on the critical role of figures such as Averroös and Moses Maimonides in introducing Christian thinkers to classical philosophy. Another chapter considers Renaissance philosophy and its seminal influence on the development of modern humanism and science. Turning to the modern era, contributors consider the importance of the Kabbalah to Spinoza, Leibniz, and Newton and the influence of popular philosophers like Moses Mendelssohn upon the work of Kant. This volume gives equal attention to both sides of the current rift in philosophy between continental and analytic schools, charting the development of each right up to the end of the end of the 20th century. Each chapter includes an introductory essay, and Popkin provides notes that draw connections between the separate articles. The rich bibliographic information and the indexes of names and subjects make the volume a valuable resource ..." Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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