Description
Book SynopsisCopleston, an Oxford Jesuit and specialist in the history of philosophy, created his history as an introduction for Catholic ecclesiastical seminaries. The 11-volume series gives an accessible account of each philosopher's work, and explains their relationship to the work of other philosophers.
Trade ReviewA monumental history . . . learned, lucid, patient and comprehensive. * New Statesman *
We can only applaud at the end of each act and look forward to applauding again at the final curtain. * Times Literary Supplement *
Table of ContentsPreface I Contemporary British Philosophy II Some Reflection on Logical Positivism III A Note on Verification IV A Further Note on Verification V The Function of Metaphysics VI On Seeing and Noticing VII The Meaning of the Terms Predicated by God VIII The Human Person in Contemporary Philosophy IX Existentialism: Introductory X Theistic Existentialism XI Aesthetic Existentialism XII A Critical Discussion of Existentialism
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