The Age of Enlightenment: Eighteenth-Century Philosophers

Author: (USA) Isaiah Berlin
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is hailed as the best introduction to 18th-century philosophy. For the thoughtful reader, it not only provides information but also enlightens. —The New York Times Book Review
Eighteenth-century philosophers sought to make everything in the world follow immutable physical laws, turning philosophy into a natural science. In this book, Berlin extensively quotes important works by thinkers such as Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Thomas Reid, Condillac, Lamettrie, Hamann, and Lichtenberg. With insightful introductions and commentary, he explains the core concepts of these philosophers, their thoughts and times, revealing their significance in the 18th century and today.