Modern Philosophy

The leading anthology of writings of the modern period, "Modern Philosophy" provides the key works of seven major philosophers, along with a rich selection of associated texts by other leading thinkers of the period, chosen to deepen the reader's understanding of modern philosophy and its relationsh [...]
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The leading anthology of writings of the modern period, "Modern Philosophy" provides the key works of seven major philosophers, along with a rich selection of associated texts by other leading thinkers of the period, chosen to deepen the reader's understanding of modern philosophy and its relationship to the natural sciences. Building on the strengths of the first edition, this second edition is enhanced by the addition of the following selections: Montaigne, Apology for Raymond Sebond, "The Senses Are Inadequate"; Descartes, Principles of Philosophy I, II, 1-25, III, 1-3, and IV, 188-89, 196-207; Newton, Principia, "General Scholium" and Optics, "Query 31"; Berkeley, Principles of Human Knowledge, sec. 34-156; Hume, Treatise, Introduction, 1.1.1-7, 2.6, 3.1-9, 12, 14-15, and 4.1-4; Hume, Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion, Parts 1-5 and 9-12; Reid, Inquiry Into the Hunian Mind, Conclusion, and Essays oil the Intellectual Powers of Man, "Of Judgment," Chapter 2, Of Common Sense.