A History of Western Philosophy: Hobbes to Hume, Volume III

About the author

Robert J. Fogelin is Professor of Philosophy and Sherman Fairchild Professor in the Humanities at Dartmouth College.

Summary

A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY examines the nature of philosophical enterprise and philosophy's role in Western culture. Jones and Fogelin weave key passages from classic philosophy works into their comments and criticisms, giving A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY the combined advantages of a source book and textbook. The text concentrates on major figures in each historical period, combining exposition with direct quotations from the philosophers themselves. The text places philosophers in appropriate cultural context and shows how their theories reflect the concerns of their times.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Fogelin, Robert (Dartmouth College) Fogelin, Robert J. Fogelin, W. (Columbia Institute of Technology) Jones, W. T. Jones
• Publisher: Wadsworth Inc Fulfillment
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.1969
• No. of pages: 381
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 230 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 562 g
• Series: History of Western Philosophy; History of Western Philosophy
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works