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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 PART I: POST-KANTIAN IDEALIST STRUCTURES I Introduction II Fichte (1) III Fichte (2) IV Fichte (3) V Schelling (1) VI Schelling(2) VII Schelling (3) VIII Schleiermacher IX Hegel (1) X Hegel (2) XI Hegel (3)
PART II: THE REACTION AGAINST METAPHYSICAL IDEALISM XII Earlier Opponents and Critics XIII Schopenhauer (1) XIV Schopenhauer (2) XV The Transformation of Idealism (1) XVI The Transformation of Idealism (2) XVII Kierkegaard
PART III: LATER CURRENTS OF THOUGHT XVIII Non-Dialectical Materialism XIX The Neo-Kantian Movement XX The Revival of Metaphysics XXI Nietzsche (1) XXII Nietzsche (2) XXIII Retrospect and Prospect
Appendix: A Short Bibliography Index
