A Critical History of Western Philosophy: Greek, Medieval and Modern

by Y. Masih

This is the enlarged edition of a Critical History of Modern Philosophy. In this new edition Greek and Medieval Philosophies have been added. The book also includes a critical and comparative account of the major contributions of eight modern thinkers. To this exposition the idealism of Hegel and Bradley has been introduced. Recent discussions concerning Hume, Kant, Hegel and Bradley have also been incorporated. Whilst giving fully an analytic account of topics, the author maintains that philosophy is a holistic enterprise of man, as we find it in Spinoza, Kant, Hegel and Bradley. The book has turned out to be a reliable and useful to the students of the subject throughout India. This thoroughly revised and enlarged edition will prove to be all the more serviceable in general.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction

565 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1999

Reviews

[Thamrong · Rating 2 out of 5]

A very tough book to read...its like wrapping your head with your hand to touch your nose.

[Shorabh · Rating 4 out of 5]

it explain nicely every thought of philosophy.it should be useful for every reader not only for philosophy student.

[Ajay Rajawat Madhogarh]

VERY INTERESTING AND USEFUL BOOK

[Anmol]

I think this is a great historical introduction to Western philosophy for people familiar with Indian philosophy. Wouldn't necessarily recommend this to anyone without a background in Indian thought. Cons are its lack of discussion of Schopenhauer and Nietzsche, German idealists other than Kant and Hegel, Kierkegaard, or really anyone from the 20th century onwards. Also, a bit absurd to spend 80 pages discussing Bradley, who is interesting, yes, but not very well-known today, and so not worth devoting that much discussion in length from a historical perspective.

[Prithu Puranjan · Rating 3 out of 5]

overview of all major western philosophers till bradley. good one to underatand basics but overall a course book. there will be many other better versions ig.

[Prashuk Jain · Rating 4 out of 5]

very good book from an academic learning point but got monotonous by the ending

[Ajay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book

[Naimul Haque]

ettewrt

[Avinash]

Awesome