The sequel to Volumes I and II of John Herman Randall, Jr.'s acclaimed history of modern philosophy, The Career of Philosophy, This volume contains the completed chapters from Randall's unfinished Volume III and a selection of other essays examining the impact of Darwin's theory of evolution on following philosophical movements, including the reinterpretation of idealism in England and America, and the relation between religion and philosophy.
The sequel to Volumes I and II of John Herman Randall, Jr.'s acclaimed history of modern philosophy, The Career of Philosophy, This volume contains th...
The author sets forth the relevance of philosophy's past to present day concerns and issues. He shows how philosophizing has arisen from and played a central role in the complex process of cultural change. The author maintains that awareness of past experience throws light on present choices, and he demonstrates how classic visions of philosophy can liberate men from provincialism, insularity, and narrowness of outlook.
The author sets forth the relevance of philosophy's past to present day concerns and issues. He shows how philosophizing has arisen from and played...