ABSTRACT
The twentieth century was one of the most significant and exciting periods ever witnessed in philosophy, characterized by intellectual change and development on a massive scale. The Routledge Companion to Twentieth Century Philosophy is an outstanding authoritative survey and assessment of the century as a whole. Featuring twenty-two chapters written by leading international scholars, this collection is divided into five clear parts and presents a comprehensive picture of the period for the first time:
- major themes and movements
- logic, language, knowledge and metaphysics
- philosophy of mind, psychology and science
- phenomenology, hermeneutics, existentialism, and critical theory
- politics, ethics, aesthetics.
Featuring annotated further reading and a comprehensive glossary, The Routledge Companion to Twentieth Century Philosophy is indispensable for anyone interested in philosophy over the last one hundred years, suitable for both expert and novice alike.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |303 pages
Major Themes and Movements
part |177 pages
Logic, Language, Knowledge, and Metaphysics
part |135 pages
Philosophy of Mind, Psychology, and Science
part |190 pages
Phenomenology, Hermeneutics, Existentialism, and Critical Theory
chapter |48 pages
German Philosophy
part |117 pages
Politics, Ethics, and Aesthetics