Routledge The Longman Standard History of 19th Century Philosophy

With selections of philosophers from Fichte to Dewey, this new anthology provides significant learning support and historical context for the readings along with a wide variety of pedagogical assists. Biographical headnotes, reading introductions, study questions, and special “Prologues” and “Philosophical Overviews” help students understand and appreciate the philosophical concepts under discussion. “Philosophical Bridges” discuss how the work of earlier thinkers would influence philosophers to come, and place major movements in a contemporary context, showing students how the schools of philosophy interrelate and how various philosophies apply to the world today. In addition to this volume of 19th Century Philosophy, a comprehensive survey of the whole of Western philosophical history, and other individual volumes for each of the major historical eras are also available for specialized courses. From the Back Cover With selections of philosophers from Fichte to Dewey, this anthology provides significant learning support, historical context, and pedagogical tools to help the reader understand the often complex and abstract concepts encountered in philosophy. Features such as "Philosophical Bridges," "Biographical Histories," "Prologues," and "Study Questions" offer historical context, contemporary relevance, and provide starting points for discussion. In addition to this volume of 19th Century Philosophy, other individual volumes for each of the major historical eras are also available. About the Author Daniel Kolak, William Paterson University of New Jersey.