Classics of Philosophy: Volume II: Modern and Contemporary

by Louis P. Pojman

Classics of Volume II, Modern and Contemporary covers the works of philosophers from Descartes to Rawls. Ideal for courses in modern and contemporary philosophy, it includes forty-eight extensive selections--seventeen of them complete--from twenty-nine philosophers. This collection offers an unrivaled introduction to the major works of these periods. A lucid introduction, including a brief biographical sketch, accompanies each of the featured philosophers.
Also look for Classics of Volume I, Ancient and Medieval , which covers the works of philosophers from Thales to William of Ockham. In addition, there is a single-volume edition available that combines Volume I and Volume II , providing the most comprehensive anthology of writings in western philosophy in print.

Genres: Philosophy

816 pages, Paperback

First published October 2, 1997

Reviews

[Benjamin Vroman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was used for my course in Modern Philosophy. It is a great anthology that lets philosophers speak for themselves. Pojman does a great job of introducing philosophers and the impacts they have made while still allowing you to come to my own interpretation. I understand the need for columns on each page, but it does make it a little difficult to read over extended periods.

I wouldn’t recommend this if you’re looking for a cover to cover read. This book probably was never intended for that. This is a good book if you want quick exposure to different thinkers in their own words. Great resource. Opened my mind in college. I’ll never forget the excitement of reading Schopenhauer the first time, pages 865 - 888 moved me like nothing else.