An Introduction to Modern European Philosophy
An Introduction to Modern European Philosophy
- 10/07/2024
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“An Introduction to Modern European Philosophy” by Jenny Teichman and Graham White provides a clear and accessible survey of the key figures and movements that shaped continental philosophy from the late 19th century to the late 20th century. First published in 1994, this introductory text explores the ideas of major European thinkers, including Nietzsche, Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, Merleau-Ponty, and Foucault, among others. The authors skillfully contextualize complex philosophical concepts, such as existentialism, phenomenology, hermeneutics, and poststructuralism, making them understandable for students and general readers. Teichman and White’s narrative emphasizes the connections and debates between thinkers, highlighting the development of modern European philosophy’s distinctive themes: critique of reason, challenges to traditional morality, and the search for meaning in a fragmented world. This concise and engaging book serves as an excellent starting point for those new to modern European philosophy