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050 4 _aB
100 1 _aFalckenberg, Richard,
_d1851-1920
245 1 0 _aHistory of Modern Philosophy :
_bFrom Nicolas of Cusa to the Present Time
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Lazar Liveanu and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"History of Modern Philosophy" by Richard Falckenberg is a comprehensive scholarly publication crafted in the late 19th century. The work serves as a detailed manual aimed at students and educators, bridging the gap between expansive histories of philosophy and concise summaries. The text embarks on a thorough exploration of philosophical developments from the era of Nicolas of Cusa to contemporary thought, examining key figures, movements, and the evolving nature of philosophical inquiry. The opening of this historical account sets the stage for a deep dive into the transitional period between medieval and modern philosophy, highlighting the contributions of important thinkers like Nicolas of Cusa, Descartes, and others. Falckenberg introduces the difficulties philosophers encountered as they navigated between the lingering effects of scholasticism and the burgeoning ideas of the Renaissance. He emphasizes the need for a structured understanding of philosophical evolution, discussing the intertwined fates of rationalism, empiricism, and metaphysics, while also detailing the personal stories and intellectual journeys of notable philosophers. Overall, the beginning of the text establishes a framework for understanding modern philosophy's intricate emergence amidst historical upheavals and shifts in thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhilosophy, Modern -- History
700 1 _aArmstrong, Andrew Campbell,
_d1860-1935
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11100
999 _c52547
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