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100 1 _aCushman, Herbert Ernest,
_d1865-1944
245 1 2 _aA Beginner's History of Philosophy, Vol. 2: Modern Philosophy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-07-16
508 _aProduced by Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Beginner's History of Philosophy, Vol. 2: Modern Philosophy" by Herbert Ernest Cushman is an educational textbook written in the early 20th century. This volume provides an overview of modern philosophy, focusing on its historical context, key philosophical developments, and prominent thinkers from the Renaissance to the present. The book aims to serve as a comprehensive introduction for students studying philosophy, emphasizing the evolution of thought in relation to geographical and political factors. The opening of the text sets out the pedagogical intent of the volume, clarifying that it is designed primarily for students rather than educators. Cushman outlines the significant challenges faced when studying modern philosophy, particularly its complexity compared to ancient and medieval thought. He presents a brief overview of the modern philosophical periods, establishing a framework that includes the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and early modern philosophy, indicating that this text will explore philosophical movements shaped by evolving human understanding and socio-political changes. By encouraging students to confront their own interpretations alongside established philosophical trends, Cushman sets the stage for a richer exploration of modern philosophical discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhilosophy -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62663
999 _c103487
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