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
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.