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

Fogelin, Robert; Jones, W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0155383140 ISBN 13: 9780155383142

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 1969

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Synopsis:

A history of Western Philosophy that 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 time.

About the Author:

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

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 1969
• ISBN 10: 0155383140
• ISBN 13: 9780155383142
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 381