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French Philosophy, 1572-1675 (The Oxford History of Philosophy)
Desmond M. Clarke
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Description for French Philosophy, 1572-1675 (The Oxford History of Philosophy)
Hardcover. Desmond M. Clarke presents a thematic history of French philosophy from the middle of the sixteenth century to the beginning of Louis XIV's reign. He explores the thought of lawyers, political leaders, theologians, and scholars, in relation to topics ranging from political theory, scepticism, and ethics, to philosophy of mind and women's equality. Series: The Oxford History of Philosophy. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JB; 3JD; HPCB; HPCD; HPS; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Desmond M. Clarke presents a thematic history of French philosophy from the middle of the sixteenth century to the beginning of Louis XIV's reign. While the traditional philosophy of the schools was taught throughout this period by authors who have faded into permanent obscurity, a whole generation of writers who were not professional philosophers--some of whom never even attended a school or college--addressed issues that were prominent in French public life. Clarke explores such topics as the novel political theory espoused by monarchomachs, such as Bèze and Hotman, against Bodin's account of absolute sovereignty; the scepticism of Montaigne, Charron, and ... Read more
Desmond M. Clarke presents a thematic history of French philosophy from the middle of the sixteenth century to the beginning of Louis XIV's reign. While the traditional philosophy of the schools was taught throughout this period by authors who have faded into permanent obscurity, a whole generation of writers who were not professional philosophers--some of whom never even attended a school or college--addressed issues that were prominent in French public life. Clarke explores such topics as the novel political theory espoused by monarchomachs, such as Bèze and Hotman, against Bodin's account of absolute sovereignty; the scepticism of Montaigne, Charron, and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Series
The Oxford History of Philosophy
Condition
New
Weight
574g
Number of Pages
292
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780198749578
SKU
V9780198749578
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About Desmond M. Clarke
Educated in Ireland, France, and the USA, Desmond M. Clarke has taught in Ohio, Michigan, and Ireland, and has been a Jean Monnet fellow at the European University Institute. He is the recipient of a Fulbright fellowship, and a CNRS visiting fellowship, having recently participated in joint research projects with the Ecoles normales supérieures, Lyon and Paris. Clarke has published ... Read more
Reviews for French Philosophy, 1572-1675 (The Oxford History of Philosophy)
All in all, Clarke has produced a comprehensive, tough-minded, and thought provoking account of a key period in philosophical history.
Michael Moriarty, Journal of the History of Philosophy
Clarke's book is a most useful account of a delimited portion of the history of philosophy. The work offers a broad exposition of large swatches of early modern French philosophy. ... Read more
Michael Moriarty, Journal of the History of Philosophy
Clarke's book is a most useful account of a delimited portion of the history of philosophy. The work offers a broad exposition of large swatches of early modern French philosophy. ... Read more