| German Philosophers: Kant, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche Contributor(s): Scruton, Roger (Author), Singer, Peter (Author), Janaway, Christopher (Author) |
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ISBN: 0192854240 ISBN-13: 9780192854247 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $28.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2001 Annotation: German Philosophers contains studies of four of the most important German theorists: Kant, arguably the most influential modern philosopher; Hegel, whose philosophy inspired a vision of a communist society that for more than one hundred years enlivened revolutionary movements around the world; Schopenhauer, renowned for his pessimistic view that for human individual non-existence would be preferable; and Nietzsche, who has been appropriated as an icon by an astonishingly diverse spectrum of people. Written by leading scholars in the field, German Philosophers is the only work to bring together texts on the four philosophers who represent a central school of German philosophy. With a Foreword by Sir Keith Thomas and extensive notes for further reading, this handy volume serves as an easy-to-use introduction for the beginning philosophy student and a quick and comprehensive reference for scholars. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Modern |
| Dewey: 193 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5" W x 7.8" (1.05 lbs) 464 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Academic - Cultural Region - Germany |
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| Publisher Description: German Philosophers contains studies of four of the most important German theorists: Kant, arguably the most influential modern philosopher; Hegel, whose philosophy inspired a vision of a communist society that for more than one hundred years enlivened revolutionary movements around the world; Schopenhauer, renowned for his pessimistic view that for human individual non-existence would be preferable; and Nietzsche, who has been appropriated as an icon by an astonishingly diverse spectrum of people. Written by leading scholars in the field, German Philosophers is the only work to bring together texts on the four philosophers who represent a central school of German philosophy. With a Foreword by Sir Keith Thomas and extensive notes for further reading, this handy volume serves as an easy-to-use introduction for the beginning philosophy student and a quick and comprehensive reference for scholars. |