Philosophy In The Twentieth Century (Four-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: William Barrett; Henry D. Aiken
Binding: Hardback
Published: Random House, 1962
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition. Clean and sturdy copies.
This four-volume anthology presents a sweeping, authoritative survey of Western philosophical thought across the twentieth century, curated by William Barrett and Henry D. Aiken. It assembles primary texts and critical essays that chart the evolution of existentialism, analytic philosophy, pragmatism, and phenomenology, illustrating the intellectual currents that shaped modern discourse. The editors argue for the enduring relevance of philosophical inquiry in confronting ethical, metaphysical, and epistemological challenges of the modern age. Each volume instructs with clarity and rigor, offering readers direct engagement with figures such as Heidegger, Wittgenstein, Dewey, and Sartre. The set stands as a foundational resource for serious students and scholars, bridging historical context with contemporary relevance. It remains one of the most comprehensive and respected anthologies of twentieth-century philosophy in print.
Author: William Barrett; Henry D. Aiken
Binding: Hardback
Published: Random House, 1962
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition. Clean and sturdy copies.
This four-volume anthology presents a sweeping, authoritative survey of Western philosophical thought across the twentieth century, curated by William Barrett and Henry D. Aiken. It assembles primary texts and critical essays that chart the evolution of existentialism, analytic philosophy, pragmatism, and phenomenology, illustrating the intellectual currents that shaped modern discourse. The editors argue for the enduring relevance of philosophical inquiry in confronting ethical, metaphysical, and epistemological challenges of the modern age. Each volume instructs with clarity and rigor, offering readers direct engagement with figures such as Heidegger, Wittgenstein, Dewey, and Sartre. The set stands as a foundational resource for serious students and scholars, bridging historical context with contemporary relevance. It remains one of the most comprehensive and respected anthologies of twentieth-century philosophy in print.