A History Of The Problems Of Philosophy (1902)

""A History of the Problems of Philosophy"" is a book written by Paul Janet and originally published in 1902. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of philosophical thought throughout history, focusing on the key problems that have been debated and discussed by philosophers over time.The book is divided into six parts, each of which covers a different period in the history of philosophy. The first part covers the ancient Greeks, including Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. The second part covers the medieval period, including the works of St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. The third part covers the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, including the works of Descartes, Spinoza, and Kant. The fourth part covers the 19th century, including the works of Hegel, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche. The fifth part covers the early 20th century, including the works of Bergson and James. The final part covers the contemporary period, including the works of Wittgenstein and Heidegger.Throughout the book, Janet explores the key philosophical problems that have arisen throughout history, including the nature of reality, the existence of God, free will, and the relationship between mind and body. He also examines the different schools of thought that have emerged over time, including rationalism, empiricism, and existentialism.Overall, ""A History of the Problems of Philosophy"" provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the development of philosophical thought throughout history, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.