The Cambridge History of Eighteenth-Century Philosophy 2 Volume Hardback Boxed Set

More than thirty eminent scholars from nine different countries have contributed to The Cambridge History of Eighteenth-Century Philosophy - the most comprehensive and up-to-date history of the subject available in English. For the eighteenth century the dominant concept in philosophy was human nature and so it is around this concept that the work is centered. This allows the contributors to offer both detailed explorations of the epistemological, metaphysical and ethical themes that continue to stand at the forefront of philosophy, and to voice a critical attitude to the historiography behind this emphasis in philosophical thought. At the same time there is due sensitivity to historical context with particular emphasis on the connections between philosophy, science, and theology. This judiciously balanced, systematic, and comprehensive account of the whole of Western philosophy in the period will be an invaluable resource for philosophers, intellectual historians, theologians, political theorists, historians of science and literary scholars.

Author: Knud Haakonssen
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 12/01/2005
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 6.12lbs
Size: 10.28h x 6.08w x 4.20d
ISBN: 9780521418546

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/01/2006 pg. 120
Choice 12/01/2006 pg. 658
Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr 01/01/2007 pg. 259
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2007 pg. 521

About the Author
Haakonssen, Knud: - Knud Haakonssen is Professor of Philosophy at Boston University.