Routledge Companion to Twentieth Century Philosophy, The. Routledge Philosophy Companions.

Book Overview

The twentieth century was one of the most significant and exciting periods ever witnessed in philosophy, characterized by intellectual change and development on a massive scale. The Routledge Companion to Twentieth Century Philosophy is an outstanding authoritative survey and assessment of the century as a whole. Featuring twenty-two chapters written by leading international scholars, this collection is divided into five clear parts and presents a comprehensive picture of the period for the first time:

major themes and movements logic, language, knowledge and metaphysics philosophy of mind, psychology and science phenomenology, hermeneutics, existentialism, and critical theory politics, ethics, aesthetics.

Featuring annotated further reading and a comprehensive glossary, The Routledge Companion to Twentieth Century Philosophy is indispensable for anyone interested in philosophy over the last one hundred years, suitable for both expert and novice alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415429587
• ISBN13: 9780415429580
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 1040 Pages
• Weight: 3.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.3" x 6.9" x 9.5"