Routledge The Routledge Companion to Seventeenth Century Philosophy (Routledge Philosophy Companions)

The Routledge Companion to Seventeenth Century Philosophy is an outstanding survey of one of the most important eras in the history of Western philosophy - one which witnessed philosophical, scientific, religious and social change on a massive scale. A team of twenty international contributors provide students and scholars of philosophy and related disciplines with a detailed and accessible guide to seventeenth century philosophy. The Companion is divided into seven parts: Historical Context Metaphysics Epistemology Mind and Language Moral and Political Philosophy Natural Philosophy and the Material World Philosophical Theology. Major topics and themes are explored and discussed, including the scholastic context that shaped philosophy of the period, free will, skepticism, logic, mind-body problems, consciousness, arguments for the existence of God, and the problem of evil. As such The Routledge Companion to Seventeenth Century Philosophy is essential reading for all students of the period, both in philosophy and related disciplines such as literature, history, politics, and religious studies. Review "... The Routledge Companion to Seventeenth Century Philosophy is an excellent work that will prove a valuable resource for students and scholars alike." - Nicholas Jolley, Locke Studies  "Extensive in the diversity of its content, and with chapters from leading specialists, this volume will provide an excellent introductory resource for any student of early modern philosophy. … This volume will provide a very useful tool for both scholars and students of early modern philosophy. It is well presented, with sections that cover not only the basics regarding the central philosophical themes of the seventeenth century, but also some of the more important debates in the secondary literature. Likewise, the reader will find both its ‘Index of Names’ and ‘Index of Subjects’ an extremely helpful research tool." - Christopher Thomas, British Journal for the History of Philosophy "It’s no small task for a book to capture all the most recent shifts in thinking about seventeenth-century philosophy. This work admirably rises to the challenge. With wide-ranging contributions from multiple experts in the field, the volume is inclusive, up-to-date, and deeply historically informed. It’s a marvellous achievement." - Jacqueline Broad, Monash University, Australia "This is an outstanding guide to seventeenth-century philosophy. With accessible, intelligent and reliable treatments of an admirably comprehensive range of topics, the Companion orients the reader in the press of seventeenth-century philosophical debate very effectively. This superb volume is a gift to students and scholars alike." - Thomas Holden, University of California Santa Barbara, USA "The Routledge Companion to Seventeenth Century Philosophy exemplifies the breadth and sophistication of current historiographical scholarship on the period. Its thematic organization welcomes those who are less familiar with the philosophies of the time and reflects the eclectic complexity of the philosophical practices and concerns unique to the 17th century European context." - Rebecca Copenhaver, Lewis & Clark College, USA "The Routledge Companioin to Seventeenth Century Philosophy is an excellent work that will prove a valuable resource for students and scholars alike." - Nicholas Jolley, University of California, Irvina, USA About the Author Dan Kaufman is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado, Boulder, USA. He has published extensively on issues in seventeenth century philosophy, especially on modality, substance, individuation, and identity.