French modern philosophy

Author: Feng Jun
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: This book is the first in the Chinese world to provide a detailed description and specialized study of the history of modern French philosophy in the 17th and 18th centuries. The author describes the entire history of modern French philosophy from the Renaissance and the Reformation to the early 19th century, conducting an in-depth research and analysis of the thought systems that shaped the French philosophical tradition, such as Descartes' rationalism and dualism, Gassendi's moderate skepticism and atomism, and Malebranche's religious philosophy. From the perspectives of political philosophy, spiritual philosophy, historical philosophy, and cultural philosophy, the book offers a new evaluation of the historical status and theoretical contributions of 18th-century French Enlightenment philosophy, as well as a fresh understanding of mechanistic materialism and evolutionary materialism. The book has a broad perspective, rich historical materials, thorough arguments, and fluent language. It is not only a deeply researched monograph on the history of French philosophy but also a philosophical textbook suitable for university and graduate students, as well as readers interested in philosophy.