Introduction to Western Philosophy (Textbooks for Quality Education in Higher Education)

Author: Zhang Zhiwei
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Publish Date: 2005-10-14
Features: As a part of the series on quality education for university students, this book primarily follows the chronological sequence of philosophers' questions, familiarizes readers with their concepts, follows their lines of thought, and helps understand their ideas. It introduces the rich intellectual system of Western philosophy, divided into four major parts: Ancient Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Modern Philosophy, and Contemporary Philosophy. Learning Western philosophy is not only a way to train theoretical thinking but also helps cultivate historical awareness and critical thinking. It guides students to reflect on the relationship between philosophy and life. Therefore, studying philosophy aligns well with the goals of quality education, lifelong learning, and holistic human development. This textbook is suitable for undergraduate students of non-philosophy majors, as well as for those interested in Western philosophy, who can use it as a concise reference to understand Western philosophy.