This comprehensive guide to modern philosophy covers the major thinkers and theories of the past three centuries, from Descartes and Hume to Hegel and Nietzsche. Arthur S. Dewing provides a clear and concise overview of the philosophical debates that have shaped our world, exploring questions of ethics, ontology, and epistemology with insight and clarity. Whether you're a philosophy student or simply an interested reader, Introduction to the History of Modern Philosophy is an essential resource. This work has been selected by (...) scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. (shrink)