02388cam a22003253u 4500 41412 UtSlPG 20260610133939.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 B Schwegler, Albert, 1819-1857 Geschichte der Philosophie im Umriss. English A History of Philosophy in Epitome Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-11-19 Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital Libraries.) "A History of Philosophy in Epitome" by Albert Schwegler is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-19th century. This work provides a concise overview of the history of philosophical thought, particularly focusing on Greek and German philosophical systems. It explores the evolution of philosophy through its various epochs, tracing significant philosophical figures and ideas, and elucidating their interconnectedness and the overall development of human thought. The opening portion of the text introduces the scope and ambition of Schwegler's work, defining philosophy not merely as a study of empirical sciences, but as an inquiry into the ultimate principles underlying all aspects of knowledge. The author critiques Hegel's methodology, arguing for a more nuanced approach that recognizes the freedom of human action against the backdrop of philosophical evolution. This introductory section sets the stage for a detailed examination of various philosophical schools and figures, starting with the Pre-Socratic philosophers, and emphasizes the importance of understanding philosophy as a dynamic and historically grounded enterprise. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Philosophy -- History Seelye, Julius H. (Julius Hawley), 1824-1895 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41412 82251 82251