Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 280 Falckenberg, Richard 1851 1920 Armstrong, Andrew Campbell 1860 1935 History of Modern Philosophy From Nicolas of Cusa to the Present Time Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Lazar Liveanu and PG Distributed Proofreaders "History of Modern Philosophy" by Richard Falckenberg is a comprehensive scholarly publication crafted in the late 19th century. The work serves as a detailed manual aimed at students and educators, bridging the gap between expansive histories of philosophy and concise summaries. The text embarks on a thorough exploration of philosophical developments from the era of Nicolas of Cusa to contemporary thought, examining key figures, movements, and the evolving nature of philosophical inquiry. The opening of this historical account sets the stage for a deep dive into the transitional period between medieval and modern philosophy, highlighting the contributions of important thinkers like Nicolas of Cusa, Descartes, and others. Falckenberg introduces the difficulties philosophers encountered as they navigated between the lingering effects of scholasticism and the burgeoning ideas of the Renaissance. He emphasizes the need for a structured understanding of philosophical evolution, discussing the intertwined fates of rationalism, empiricism, and metaphysics, while also detailing the personal stories and intellectual journeys of notable philosophers. Overall, the beginning of the text establishes a framework for understanding modern philosophy's intricate emergence amidst historical upheavals and shifts in thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 44.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Philosophy, Modern -- History B Text Philosophy Browsing: History - General Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics 1613271 2025-06-05T05:41:21.673328 text/html 1613092 2025-01-12T21:51:41.527931 text/html 657738 2025-06-05T05:41:38.819213 application/epub+zip 682085 2025-06-05T05:41:25.725317 application/epub+zip 669552 2025-06-05T05:41:24.050328 application/epub+zip 1128390 2025-06-05T05:41:49.130199 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1042689 2025-06-05T05:41:37.596320 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1027783 2022-09-05T11:39:46.846378 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1547445 2025-06-05T05:41:20.647323 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1548949 2004-02-17T22:22:54 text/plain; charset=utf-8 16923 2025-06-05T05:41:49.296172 application/rdf+xml 12627 2025-06-05T05:41:24.619341 image/jpeg 2942 2025-06-05T05:41:24.332296 image/jpeg 649418 2025-06-05T05:41:21.805345 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia