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The Columbia History of Western Philosophy
Popkin R
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Description for The Columbia History of Western Philosophy
Paperback. Presents a chronological account of the development of Western philosophical traditions. From Plato to Wittgenstein and from Aquinas to Heidegger, this volume provides historical analysis of the key figures, schools, and movements of Western philosophy. Each chapter also includes an introductory essay. Editor(s): Popkin, Richard H. Num Pages: 864 pages. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 177 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1524. 864 pages. Editor(s): Popkin, Richard H. Presents a chronological account of the development of Western philosophical traditions. From Plato to Wittgenstein and from Aquinas to Heidegger, this volume provides historical analysis of the key figures, schools, and movements of Western philosophy. Each chapter also includes an introductory essay. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HPC. Dimension: 253 x 177 x 40. Weight: 1456.
Richard Popkin has assembled 63 leading scholars to forge a highly approachable chronological account of the development of Western philosophical traditions. From Plato to Wittgenstein and from Aquinas to Heidegger, this volume provides lively, in-depth, and up-to-date historical analysis of all the key figures, schools, and movements of Western philosophy. The Columbia History significantly broadens the scope of Western philosophy to reveal the influence of Middle Eastern and Asian thought, the vital contributions of Jewish and Islamic philosophers, and the role of women within the tradition. Along with a wealth of new scholarship, recently discovered works in 17th- and ... Read more
Richard Popkin has assembled 63 leading scholars to forge a highly approachable chronological account of the development of Western philosophical traditions. From Plato to Wittgenstein and from Aquinas to Heidegger, this volume provides lively, in-depth, and up-to-date historical analysis of all the key figures, schools, and movements of Western philosophy. The Columbia History significantly broadens the scope of Western philosophy to reveal the influence of Middle Eastern and Asian thought, the vital contributions of Jewish and Islamic philosophers, and the role of women within the tradition. Along with a wealth of new scholarship, recently discovered works in 17th- and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Number of pages
864
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
1458g
Number of Pages
864
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231101295
SKU
V9780231101295
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About Popkin R
Richard H. Popkin was professor emeritus, Washington University, St. Louis, and adjunct professor of philosophy and history at UCLA. He was the founding director of the International Archives of the History of Ideas, and president emeritus and founding editor of the Journal of the History of Philosophy. Among his many books are The Third Force in Seventeenth-Century Thought; The History ... Read more
Reviews for The Columbia History of Western Philosophy
Undoubtedly slated to be a standard on any literate shelf for generations to come... It is eminently readable and enjoyable. 15 Minutes Magazine The volume is a fitting testimonial to Popkin's life's work.
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