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Anthony Kenny's "Philosophy in the Modern World" offers a comprehensive exploration of philosophical developments from the early 19th to the late 20th century. It examines how philosophical thought evolved amidst scientific advancements, cultural shifts, and political changes.
The book presents a chronological narrative of major thinkers, including Schopenhauer, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Sartre, alongside the rise of American Pragmatism. It considers the influence of non-philosophers like Marx, Darwin, and Freud. Kenny guides readers through diverse philosophical domains, such as logic, language, epistemology, and ethics. He also considers the profound impact of Wittgenstein and Russell on analytic philosophy.
This volume completes Kenny's "New History of Western Philosophy", offering a unified perspective on philosophy's evolution from antiquity to the present. It illuminates the narrative with intriguing illustrations, making it an engaging read for those interested in the history of ideas and their continuing relevance.
Used (good, see images, ex library) Hardcover ISBN 9780198752790
