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Uniform Title: Geschichte der Philosophie im Umriss. English

Title: A History of Philosophy in Epitome

Note: Reading ease score: 46.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

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Summary: "A History of Philosophy in Epitome" by Albert Schwegler is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-19th century. This work provides a concise overview of the history of philosophical thought, particularly focusing on Greek and German philosophical systems. It explores the evolution of philosophy through its various epochs, tracing significant philosophical figures and ideas, and elucidating their interconnectedness and the overall development of human thought. The opening portion of the text introduces the scope and ambition of Schwegler's work, defining philosophy not merely as a study of empirical sciences, but as an inquiry into the ultimate principles underlying all aspects of knowledge. The author critiques Hegel's methodology, arguing for a more nuanced approach that recognizes the freedom of human action against the backdrop of philosophical evolution. This introductory section sets the stage for a detailed examination of various philosophical schools and figures, starting with the Pre-Socratic philosophers, and emphasizes the importance of understanding philosophy as a dynamic and historically grounded enterprise. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Schwegler, Albert, 1819-1857

Translator: Seelye, Julius H. (Julius Hawley), 1824-1895

EBook No.: 41412

Published: Nov 19, 2012

Downloads: 77

Language: English

Subject: Philosophy -- History

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Uniform Title: Geschichte der Philosophie im Umriss. English

Title: A History of Philosophy in Epitome

Note: Reading ease score: 46.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Turgut Dincer and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of
public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital
Libraries.)

Summary: "A History of Philosophy in Epitome" by Albert Schwegler is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-19th century. This work provides a concise overview of the history of philosophical thought, particularly focusing on Greek and German philosophical systems. It explores the evolution of philosophy through its various epochs, tracing significant philosophical figures and ideas, and elucidating their interconnectedness and the overall development of human thought. The opening portion of the text introduces the scope and ambition of Schwegler's work, defining philosophy not merely as a study of empirical sciences, but as an inquiry into the ultimate principles underlying all aspects of knowledge. The author critiques Hegel's methodology, arguing for a more nuanced approach that recognizes the freedom of human action against the backdrop of philosophical evolution. This introductory section sets the stage for a detailed examination of various philosophical schools and figures, starting with the Pre-Socratic philosophers, and emphasizes the importance of understanding philosophy as a dynamic and historically grounded enterprise. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Schwegler, Albert, 1819-1857

Translator: Seelye, Julius H. (Julius Hawley), 1824-1895

EBook No.: 41412

Published: Nov 19, 2012

Downloads: 77

Language: English

Subject: Philosophy -- History

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.