Publisher's Synopsis
""An Historical Interpretation of Philosophy"" is a book written by John Bascom in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of philosophy from ancient times to the 19th century. Bascom examines the major philosophical movements and thinkers of each period, including the pre-Socratics, Plato, Aristotle, the Stoics, the Epicureans, the Scholastics, Descartes, Locke, Hume, Kant, Hegel, and others. Bascom's approach is to provide a historical context for each philosopher's ideas, examining the social, political, and cultural factors that influenced their thinking. He also analyzes the development of philosophical thought over time, showing how ideas and concepts evolved and changed in response to new challenges and discoveries. The book is aimed at students of philosophy and anyone interested in the history of ideas. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for readers to follow the complex ideas and arguments. Overall, ""An Historical Interpretation of Philosophy"" is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the history of philosophy and its impact on modern thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
