European Philosophy: A Historical Introduction

Philosophy is essentially historical. The element of wonder that drives philosophical inquiry, as well as the timeless...
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Author: Gerd Van Riel
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European Philosophy: A Historical Introduction by Van Riel, Gerd

European Philosophy: A Historical Introduction

BD$92.66

European Philosophy: A Historical Introduction

BD$92.66
Author: Gerd Van Riel
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Philosophy is essentially historical. The element of wonder that drives philosophical inquiry, as well as the timeless nature of questions about humanity and the world, are both intertwined with their specific contexts of origin. The answers to these questions are historically situated interpretations of reality.

Moreover, historicity itself is part of philosophical reflection. Any engagement with history (including this book) is inherently situated within a historical framework.

A comprehensive understanding of the history of philosophy is, therefore, indispensable if one wishes to function as a philosopher.

This historical introduction to European philosophy addresses the historicity of philosophy in its twofold sense. The first part provides insight into the vicissitudes of philosophical rationality from antiquity to the present day, with an emphasis on the relation between philosophical reflection and other domains of European intellectual history, such as science, politics, art, and literature. The second part deals with philosophy as a "historical-hermeneutical" discipline.

The book functions both as a handbook for introductory philosophy courses and as a monograph on European philosophy and intellectual history for a non-specialist audience.

Translated Edition - Wijsbegeerte: Een historische inleiding, Gerd Van Riel, ISBN 9789462700574, 2015



Author: Gerd Van Riel, Guy Claessens
Publisher: Leuven University Press
Published: 02/15/2024
Pages: 276
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.58d
ISBN: 9789462703964

About the Author

Gerd Van Riel is professor of ancient philosophy at the KU Leuven Institute of Philosophy.

Guy Claessens is postdoctoral researcher at the KU Leuven Institute of Philosophy.


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