Deze serie duikt in de diepten van het filosofisch denken en onderzoekt de levens en werken van de meest invloedrijke denkers uit de geschiedenis. Elk deel biedt een inzichtelijk onderzoek naar de belangrijkste concepten en debatten die de westerse filosofie hebben gevormd. Het is essentiële lectuur voor iedereen die op zoek is naar een dieper begrip van de fundamentele ideeën die onze perceptie van de wereld beïnvloeden. De collectie biedt een toegankelijke maar toch rigoureuze gids door complexe filosofische landschappen.
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) was renowned as one of the founding figures of 'analytic' philosophy and his lasting contributions to the study of logic, philosophy of language, philosophy of mathematics and epistemology. Presenting an overview of Russell's life and work, this title explains Russell's philosophy.
In this comprehensive introduction, Julian Young covers the major aspects of Schopenhauer's philosophy. He discusses the central areas of Schopenhauer's metaphysics, fundamental to understanding his work as a whole.
In this outstanding introduction to his philosophy, Nicholas Jolley introduces and assesses the whole of Leibniz's philosophy. The 2nd edition has been revised throughout and includes a new chapter on Leibniz and philosophy of language.
This stimulating introduction demonstrates Husserl's influence on philosophy of mind and language, on ontology and epistemology, and on philosophy of logic, mathematics and science. Essential reading for anyone interested in phenomenology, twentieth-century philosophy, and the continuing influence of this eminent philosopher.
Kant is the most significant Enlightenment philosopher. With an overview of Kant's life and times, this title introduces Kant's metaphysics and epistemology, explaining his arguments about the nature of space, time and experience in his most influential but difficult work, 'The Critique of Pure Reason'.
This superlative introduction introduces Hobbes' main doctrines and arguments, covering all of Hobbes' philosophy.
In this fully revised and updated second edition, the author clearly introduces and assesses all of Freud's thought, focusing on those areas of philosophy on which Freud is acknowledged to have had a lasting impact. Essential reading for anyone in the humanities, social sciences and beyond.
In this superb introduction to Locke's thought, EJ Lowe covers all the major aspects of his philosophy. He concentrates on introducing and assessing Locke in a contemporary philosophical setting, explaining why he is so important today.
Introduces and assesses the main topics of Rawls' philosophy. Starting with a brief biography and charting the influences on Rawls' early thinking, this title discusses the heart of Rawls' philosophy: his principles of justice and their practical application to society. It also looks at Rawls' theories of liberty, political and economic justice.
Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) is considered by most philosophers - even those who do not share his views - to be the most influential philosopher of the 20th century. His contributions to the philosophy of language, mind, meaning and psychology - as well as to logic, mathematics and epistemology - permanently altered the philosophical landscape, and his Tractatus Logico Philosophicus and Philosophical Investigations continue to be studied in philosophy departments around in the world. In this superb introduction and overview of Wittgenstein's life and work, William Child discusses: Wittgenstein's early work, Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, including his account of language and thought Wittgenstein's subsequent rejection of some of the central doctrines of the Tractatus Wittgenstein's later philosophy intentionality and rule-following philosophy of mind and psychology in Philosophical Investigations knowledge and certainty, and Wittgenstein's final work philosophy of religion the legacy and influence of Wittgenstein's ideas in philosophy, and beyond. Including a chronology, glossary, and helpful conclusions to each chapter, Wittgenstein is essential reading for anyone coming to Wittgenstein's philosophy for the first time.
In this introduction, Beiser covers every major aspect of Hegel's thought. Placing him in the historical context of nineteenth century Germany, the author clarifies the insights and originality of Hegel's philosophy.
Benedict de Spinoza (1632-77) was one of towering philosophers of the seventeenth century. Offering an introduction to Spinoza's philosophy, this book takes Spinoza's fundamental argument that everything exists for a reason - known as his 'principle of sufficient reason' - as the key to unlocking his thought.
Charles Darwin (1809-1882) is best known as a biologist and natural historian rather than a philosopher. This book shows how important Darwin is for philosophy and how his work has shaped and challenged the nature of the subject. It is aimed at those in the humanities, social sciences and sciences seeking a philosophical introduction to Darwin.
Presents an introduction to Heidegger's life and work. This book introduces and assesses the key arguments of Being and Time under three key headings: pragmatism; existentialism; and the themes of time and being.
In this excellent introduction, Christopher Shields introduces and assesses the whole of Aristotle's philosophy, showing how his powerful conception of human nature shaped much of his thinking on the nature of the soul and the mind, ethics, politics and the arts.
