Philosophic Classics: Modern philosophyThis anthology of readings in Modern Western philosophy (16th through 18th centuries) features the best translations of texts-complete works or complete sections of works which are readily accessible to the reader while still being faithful to the original work. It includes an introduction to each philosopher, an abundance of drawings, diagrams, and photographs, as well as a timeline to help the reader understand the context of when these works were written. KEY TOPICS: This anthology includes the key writings of the British Empiricists and Continental Rationalists, along with the work of Kant. MARKET: For readers interested in owning a collection of classic works by Modern Western philosophers. |
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