A History of Philosophy in Epitome

A History of Philosophy in Epitome

Schweglers History of Philosophy originally appeared in the Neue Encyklopdie fr Wissenschaften und Knste. Its great value soon awakened a call for its separate issue, in which form it has attained a very wide circulation in Germany. It is found in the hands of almost every student in the philosophical department of a German university, and is highly esteemed for its clearness, conciseness, and comprehensiveness. The present translation was commenced in Germany three years ago, and has been carefully finished. It was undertaken with the conviction that the work would not lose its interest or its value in an English dress, and with the hope that it might be of wider service in such a form [Pg vi] to students of philosophy here. It was thought especially, that a proper translation of this manual would supply a want for a suitable text-book on this branch of study, long felt by both teachers and students in our American colleges. The effort has been made to translate, and not to paraphrase the authors meaning. Many of his statements might have been amplified without diffuseness, and made more perceptible to the superficial reader without losing their interest to the more profound student, but he has so happily seized upon the germs of the different systems, that they neither need, nor would be improved by any farther development, and has, moreover, presented them so clearly, that no student need have any difficulty in apprehending them as they are. The translator has therefore endeavored to represent faithfully and clearly the original history. As such, he offers his work to the American public, indulging no hope, and making no efforts for its success beyond that which its own merits shall ensure. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 41412
Author: Schwegler, Albert
Release Date: Nov 19, 2012
Format: eBook
Language: English

Contributors

Translator: Seelye, Julius H. (Julius Hawley), 1824-1895