The Longman Standard History of 20th Century Philosophy - Softcover

With selections of philosophers from Russell to Derrida, this new anthology provides significant learning support and historical context for the readings along with a wide variety of pedagogical assists. Biographical headnotes, reading introductions, study questions, and special “Prologues” and “Philosophical Overviews” help students understand and appreciate the philosophical concepts under discussion. “Philosophical Bridges" discuss how the work of earlier thinkers would influence philosophers to come and place major movements in a contemporary context, showing students how the schools of philosophy interrelate and how the various philosophies apply to the world today.

With selections of philosophers from the earliest times to the present, this anthology provides significant learning support and historical context with biographical introductions, topic â Prologs,â reading introductions and â Philosophical Overviews,â â Philosophical Bridgesâ describing historical influences, study questions, and â Codasâ placing major movements in contemporary context.