History of Western Philosophy (Seventh Edition)

Author: (American) Stonebridge
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: In many ways, the history of philosophy is like an epic legend. There, awe-inspiring pioneers created traditions that benefited later generations. However, some outliers within the family caused much trouble and confusion, even inciting the anger of political authorities. The discord between families has persisted through generations, yet it is difficult to say who is the ultimate victor. As times changed, a sense of progress seems to have emerged. Outdated methods were replaced by newer, more fashionable ones. As a great philosopher once said, the history of philosophy is an adventure of thought. This book attempts to describe the main thread of this drama. The philosophy history before us, with an appropriately concise length (approximately 400,000 Chinese characters), clearly presents the thoughts of Western philosophy over two thousand years, making it a suitable introductory textbook for undergraduate Western philosophy courses. The book is exceptionally clear and straightforward in its presentation. The author excels at capturing the overall characteristics of each philosopher while omitting complex arguments that might lead readers into dead ends. In the arrangement of materials, the author pays great attention to the logical connections within a philosopher's thought and the gradual progression from one theme to another, striving to reveal the links and developments between the thoughts of one philosopher and the next.