A Brief History of Modern Philosophy by Harold Hoffding provides a comprehensive overview of modern Western philosophy, from the Renaissance to the early 20th century, focusing on key figures like Descartes and Kant, as well as major movements such as rationalism, empiricism, the Enlightenment, and Romanticism. The book analyzes major philosophical problems of the era, such as those related to being, knowledge, and value, and highlights the continuous development and interconnectedness of philosophical thought.
✤ The book covers the period from the Renaissance to the early 20th century, exploring the intellectual currents that shaped modern Western thought.
✤ It features discussions on major philosophers, including Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Kant, and Hegel.
✤ The book examines important philosophical movements such as the rise of rationalism and empiricism, the philosophy of the Enlightenment, and Romanticism.