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European Philosophy - by Gerd Van Riel & Guy Claessens (Paperback)

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  • Philosophy is essentially historical.
  • About the Author: Gerd Van Riel is professor of ancient philosophy at the KU Leuven Institute of Philosophy.
  • 276 Pages
  • Philosophy, History & Surveys

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Philosophy is essentially historical. The element of wonder that drives philosophical inquiry, as well as the timeless nature of questions about humanity and the world, are both intertwined with their specific contexts of origin. The answers to these questions are historically situated interpretations of reality.

Moreover, historicity itself is part of philosophical reflection. Any engagement with history (including this book) is inherently situated within a historical framework.

A comprehensive understanding of the history of philosophy is, therefore, indispensable if one wishes to function as a philosopher.

This historical introduction to European philosophy addresses the historicity of philosophy in its twofold sense. The first part provides insight into the vicissitudes of philosophical rationality from antiquity to the present day, with an emphasis on the relation between philosophical reflection and other domains of European intellectual history, such as science, politics, art, and literature. The second part deals with philosophy as a "historical-hermeneutical" discipline.

The book functions both as a handbook for introductory philosophy courses and as a monograph on European philosophy and intellectual history for a non-specialist audience.

Translated Edition - Wijsbegeerte: Een historische inleiding, Gerd Van Riel, ISBN 9789462700574, 2015



About the Author



Gerd Van Riel is professor of ancient philosophy at the KU Leuven Institute of Philosophy.

Guy Claessens is postdoctoral researcher at the KU Leuven Institute of Philosophy.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .58 Inches (D)
Weight: .85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 276
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: History & Surveys
Publisher: Leuven University Press
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Gerd Van Riel & Guy Claessens
Language: English
Street Date: February 15, 2024
TCIN: 1000573505
UPC: 9789462703964
Item Number (DPCI): 247-46-4128
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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