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A Short History of Modern Philosophy : From Descartes to Wittgenstein by Roger Scruton is a philosophy book available to read on EtoBox.
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This new edition of Roger Scruton's widely acclaimed Short History covers all the major thinkers in the Western tradition, from Descartes to Wittgenstein. It is an ideal introduction to philosophical history for all those with an interest in this fascinating subject. In order to reflect recent debates and advances in scholarship and in response to the explosion of interest in the history of philosophy, Roger Scruton has substantially revised his book, while retaining the lucid and accessible sty
Who reads A Short History of Modern Philosophy : From Descartes to Wittgenstein?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Roger Scruton
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Published
- 1997
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780415133272
- Category
- philosophy
- Subjects
- Philosophy, Humanities
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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