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Great minds produce great thoughts, and great thoughts are worth thinking again.
| Publisher | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Publication date | November 27, 2016 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 456 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1540649059 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1540649058 |
| Item Weight | 1.33 pounds (600 grams) |
| Dimensions | 6 x 1.03 x 9 inches (15.2 x 2.6 x 22.9 cm) |
Ideal for university students seeking a comprehensive overview of modern and postmodern philosophical thought.
Great for general readers interested in understanding key philosophical movements and thinkers in Western thought.
Useful for researchers requiring a thorough reference for their studies on modern and postmodern philosophy.
Not suitable for those seeking light or entertaining reading without philosophical background or focus.
A History of Western Philosophy: Modern and Postmodern, From Descartes to Derrida
"A History of Western Philosophy: Modern and Postmodern, From Descartes to Derrida" is a comprehensive overview of Western philosophy from the 17th to the 20th century. However, while the book offers a broad scope of coverage, it falls short in terms of editing and depth of analysis. One of the major shortcomings of this book is its poor editing. The presence of numerous typos, odd syntax, and basic grammatical mistakes suggests a lack of proper editing. This can be highly distracting and makes it difficult for readers to follow the line of thought. Additionally, the book lacks substantive treatments of its subjects. Many of the thinkers presented in the book are not given a thorough exploration, resulting in a superficial understanding of their ideas. For instance, the section on Karl Barth fails to address important aspects of his contributions to Western Religious Thought, such as his use of Trinitarian and Incarnational doctrine. This omission leaves out a significant discussion on the relation of the 'economic' and 'immanent' Trinity in contemporary Theology. Furthermore, the section on Postmodernism is slim and lacking in-depth analysis. Important points are summarized without further explanation, leaving readers with an incomplete understanding of the material. This is not representative of the author's previous engagements with Philosophy and Western Thought. Despite these flaws, the book does provide comprehensive coverage of Western philosophy, even if it sometimes overemphasizes the importance of minor figures. The final section on Postmodernism, although in need of expansion, still offers some useful insights. Overall, "A History of Western Philosophy: Modern and Postmodern, From Descartes to Derrida" is a decent reference for those seeking a general overview of the subject but falls short compared to other standard history texts.
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