The Oxford Handbook of German Philosophy in the Nineteenth Century
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The Oxford Handbook Of German Philosophy In The Nineteenth Century Is The First Collective Critical Study Of This Important Period In Intellectual History. The Volume Is Divided Into Four Parts. The First Part Explores Individual Philosophers, Including Fichte, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Marx, And Nietzsche, Amongst Other Great Thinkers Of The Period. The Second Addresses Key Philosophical Movements: Idealism, Romanticism, Neo-kantianism, And Existentialism. The Essays In The Third Part Engage With Different Areas Of Philosophy That Received Particular Attention At This Time, Including Philosophy Of Nature, Philosophy Of Mind, Philosophy Of Language, Philosophy Of History, And Hermeneutics. Finally, The Contributors Turn To Discuss Central Philosophical Topics, From Skepticism To Mat-erialism, From Dialectics To Ideas Of Historical And Cultural Otherness, And From The Reception Of Antiquity To Atheism. Written By A Team Of Leading Experts, This Handbook Will Be An Essential Resource For Anyone Working In The Area And Will Lead The Direction Of Future Research.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the development and complexity of German philosophy throughout the nineteenth century, establishing a comprehensive critical framework for the era. Edited by Kristin Gjesdal and Michael N. Forster, the handbook compiles contributions from leading scholars to analyze the transition from classical idealism to the emergence of modern philosophical movements. It utilizes a thematic and biographical approach to map the intellectual shifts that defined the period.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Biographical analyses of major figures including Fichte, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Marx, and Nietzsche
- Examination of movements such as Idealism, Romanticism, Neo-Kantianism, and Existentialism
- Topical studies on philosophy of nature, mind, language, history, and hermeneutics
- Investigations into dialectics, materialism, skepticism, and the reception of antiquity
Scope Limits
- The text focuses exclusively on German-language philosophical traditions and does not provide a comparative analysis of non-German European thought during the same period.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students of philosophy identify this work as a primary reference for navigating the dense intellectual landscape of the nineteenth century. Experts highlight the volume for its rigorous organization and its ability to synthesize diverse philosophical schools into a coherent historical narrative.
Page Count:
896
Publication Date:
2015-01-01
Publisher:
Oup Oxford
ISBN-10:
019106551X
ISBN-13:
9780191065514
Philosophy
Nineteenth century
German Philosophy
Intellectual History
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