1st Edition

Classical Modern Philosophy A Contemporary Introduction

By Jeffrey Tlumak Copyright 2007
382 Pages
by Routledge

382 Pages
by Routledge

382 Pages
by Routledge

Classical Modern Philosophy introduces students to the key philosophers of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and explores their most important works. Jeffrey Tlumak takes the reader on a chronological journey from Descartes to Kant, tracing the themes that run through the period and their interrelations. The main texts covered are: Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy... Read more

1. Descarte and the Rise of Modern Philosophy  2. Spinoza  3. Locke  4. Leibniz  5. Berkeley  6. Hume  7. Kant

Biography

Jeffrey Tlumak is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University.

'This is the ideal text for undergraduate courses in early modern philosophy. Tlumak's account of these philosophers is accurate, thorough, and concise, and written in a clear and accessible style.' – James Baillie, University of Portland, USA


'The book is impressively researched and rich in detail. There are no books on the market that rival this in terms of breadth and depth. It will be crucial reading for those encountering the philosophy of the modern period for the first time, as well for more advanced students.' – Andrew Chignell, Cornell University, USA