Modern Philosophy: An Anthology of Primary Sources

by Roger Ariew (Editor), Eric Watkins (Editor)

Overview

The most widely read anthology for the study of modern philosophy, this volume provides key works of philosophers and other leading thinkers of the period, chosen to enhance the reader’s understanding of modern philosophy and its relationship to the natural sciences of the time. The third edition incorporates important contributions of women and minority thinkers into the canon of the modern period, while retaining all of the material of the previous edition. Included are works by Princess Elisabeth, Margaret Cavendish Duchess of Newcastle, Lady Anne Conway, Anton Wilhelm Amo, Lady Damaris Masham, Lady Mary Shepherd, and Emilie Marquise Du Châtelet.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781624668456
Publisher:	Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication date:	10/15/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	904
File size:	19 MB
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About the Author

Roger Ariew is Professor of Philosophy, University of South Florida.

Eric Watkins is Professor of Philosophy, University of California, San Diego.
Roger Ariew is Professor of Philosophy, University of South Florida.

Editorial Reviews

An anthology of key works by Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant, with a selection of associated texts by other philosophers. Chapter introductions offer pertinent details about the philosophers and their work. Texts appear in their entirety or in substantial selections including a new abridgment of Kant's Critique of Pure Reason commissioned for this volume. Paper edition (unseen), $29.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

"This is a wonderful text. . . . [T]he changes made for the 3rd edition are very welcome (especially the new selections from women and philosophers of color). I can't see using any other text, particularly at this very reasonable price point."
—Steven Burgess, Benedictine University

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