Modern Philosophy: From Descartes to Kant

By Étienne Gilson and Thomas Langan

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Written by Étienne Gilson and Thomas Langan, Modern Philosophy provides a comprehensive introduction to the major philosophers and ideas that shaped the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Beginning with the transition from medieval thought to the modern age, the authors examine the development of modern philosophy through its leading thinkers, exploring the relationship between faith and reason, science and philosophy, politics, metaphysics, and the rise of Romanticism. Combining historical context with clear explanations of each philosopher's ideas, this volume is an outstanding resource for students of philosophy and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

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Written by Étienne Gilson and Thomas Langan
Comprehensive introduction to seventeenth- and eighteenth-century philosophy
Covers Descartes, Pascal, Hobbes, Locke, Spinoza, Leibniz, Berkeley, Hume, Rousseau, Kant, and many others
Explores the relationship between philosophy, science, politics, and religion
Combines biographical background with clear explanations of each philosopher's thought
Written from the perspective of the Catholic intellectual tradition
Ideal for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of philosophy
Page Count: 558
Format: Paperback