Modern Philosophy (Third Edition)

The most widely read anthology for the study of modern philosophy, this volume provides key works of philosophers and other leading thinkers of the period, chosen to enhance the reader’s understanding of modern philosophy and its relationship to the natural sciences of the time. The third edition incorporates important contributions of women and minority thinkers into the canon of the modern period, while retaining all of the material of the previous edition. Included are works by Princess Elisabeth, Margaret Cavendish Duchess of Newcastle, Lady Anne Conway, Anton Wilhelm Amo, Lady Damaris Masham, Lady Mary Shepherd, and Emilie Marquise Du Châtelet.

"This is a wonderful text. . . . [T]he changes made for the 3rd edition are very welcome (especially the new selections from women and philosophers of color). I can't see using any other text, particularly at this very reasonable price point." Steven Burgess, Benedictine University

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An Anthology of Primary Sources

Edited by Roger Ariew and Eric Watkins

May 2019 - 912 pp.

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The most widely read anthology for the study of modern philosophy, this volume provides key works of philosophers and other leading thinkers of the period, chosen to enhance the reader’s understanding of modern philosophy and its relationship to the natural sciences of the time.

The third edition incorporates important contributions of women and minority thinkers into the canon of the modern period, while retaining all of the material of the previous edition. Included are works by Princess Elisabeth, Margaret Cavendish Duchess of Newcastle, Lady Anne Conway, Anton Wilhelm Amo, Lady Damaris Masham, Lady Mary Shepherd, and Emilie Marquise Du Châtelet.

Reviews:

"This is a wonderful text. . . . [T]he changes made for the 3rd edition are very welcome (especially the new selections from women and philosophers of color). I can't see using any other text, particularly at this very reasonable price point."
     —Steven Burgess, Benedictine University

 

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Selections from:

MICHEL DE MONTAIGNE ISAAC NEWTON
FRANCIS BACON ANTON WILHELM AMO
GALILEO GALILEI JOHN LOCKE
RENÉ DESCARTES ROBERT BOYLE
ELISABETH OF BOHEMIA  DAMARIS MASHAM
BARUCH SPINOZA GEORGE BERKELEY
BLAISE PASCAL MARY SHEPHERD
THOMAS HOBBES PIERRE BAYLE
MARGARET CAVENDISH DAVID HUME
ANNE CONWAY THOMAS REID
NICOLAS MALEBRANCHE ÉMILIE DU CHÂTELET
GOTTFRIED WILHELM LEIBNIZ IMMANUEL KANT

 

About the Authors:

Roger Ariew is Professor of Philosophy, University of South Florida.

Eric Watkins is Professor of Philosophy, University of California, San Diego.