An Introduction to Modern Philosophy By C E M Joad 9781162740867

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An Introduction to Modern Philosophy : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162740867 : 1162740868 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""An Introduction to Modern Philosophy"" by C. E. M. Joad is a comprehensive guide to the major philosophical movements and thinkers of the modern era, from the 17th century to the present day. The book covers a wide range of topics, including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, and the philosophy of science.Joad begins by exploring the ideas of Ren????? Descartes, the father of modern philosophy, and his famous statement ""Cogito, ergo sum"" (I think, therefore I am). He then moves on to discuss the empiricist tradition, including the work of John Locke, George Berkeley, and David Hume, before examining the rationalist philosophy of Immanuel Kant.The book also covers the rise of existentialism and phenomenology in the 20th century, including the ideas of Martin Heidegger, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Maurice Merleau-Ponty. Joad also discusses the contributions of anal

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