A Beginner's History of Philosophy (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Western Philosophy from Ancient Greece to Modern Schools: A Clear Student SurveyBy Herbert Ernest Cushman
Length23h 41m
About this audiobook
Herbert Ernest Cushman's A Beginner's History of Philosophy (Vol. 1&2) offers a lucid, systematic survey of Western philosophical thought from its Greek beginnings through the major modern schools. Designed as an introduction rather than a specialist monograph, it combines chronological narration with conceptual explanation, placing thinkers in relation to the religious, scientific, and political climates that shaped them. Its prose is measured, didactic, and notably synthetic, reflecting the early twentieth-century ideal of philosophy as a continuous historical conversation. Cushman, an American scholar and teacher associated with the academic professionalization of philosophy, wrote with the needs of students foremost in mind. His work reflects a period when philosophy departments sought to make the canon accessible without sacrificing intellectual seriousness. The book's careful organization, biographical sketches, and attention to doctrine suggest an educator intent on guiding beginners toward disciplined historical understanding rather than mere memorization of names and systems. This two-volume history is recommended for readers seeking a clear entrance into the development of Western philosophy. Though modern scholarship has revised many emphases, Cushman remains valuable for his orderly exposition, breadth, and pedagogical confidence.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length23 hrs 41 mins
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Publish dateNov 24, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
20CHAPTER XVII
2A Beginner's History of Philosophy (Vol. 1&2)
21CHAPTER XVIII
3Volume 1
22INDEX
4BOOK I
23VOLUME 2
5CHAPTER II
24CHAPTER I
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6CHAPTER III
25CHAPTER II
7CHAPTER IV
26CHAPTER III
8CHAPTER V
27CHAPTER IV
9CHAPTER VI
28CHAPTER V
10CHAPTER VII
29CHAPTER VI
11CHAPTER VIII
30CHAPTER VII
12CHAPTER IX
31CHAPTER VIII
13CHAPTER X
32CHAPTER IX
14CHAPTER XI
33CHAPTER X
15CHAPTER XII
34CHAPTER XI
16CHAPTER XIII
35CHAPTER XII
17CHAPTER XIV
36CHAPTER XIII
18BOOK II
37INDEX
19CHAPTER XVI
38Memorable Quotes
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