Introduction to the Critical History of Philosophy (1883)

""Introduction to the Critical History of Philosophy"" is a book written by Asa Mahan and first published in 1883. The book is a comprehensive survey of the history of philosophy from ancient times to the 19th century. It covers the major philosophical schools and thinkers, including Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, and Hegel, among others. The author presents a critical analysis of the ideas and arguments of each philosopher, examining their contributions to the development of philosophical thought and their impact on subsequent thinkers. Mahan also discusses the historical and cultural context in which each philosopher lived and worked, highlighting the social, political, and intellectual factors that influenced their ideas.The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers the history of ancient philosophy, including the pre-Socratics, Plato, and Aristotle. The second part covers the history of modern philosophy, including Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Kant, and Hegel. The third part covers the history of contemporary philosophy, including the work of Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, and Bergson.Overall, ""Introduction to the Critical History of Philosophy"" is a comprehensive and insightful survey of the history of philosophy, offering readers a deeper understanding of the development of philosophical thought over time.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.