History of Philosophy Volume 11

Logical Postivism and Existentialism

Frederick Copleston

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Continuum
06 January 2003

Philosophy; Analytical philosophy & Logical Positivism

In this additional volume of A History of Philosophy Copleston provides a detailed and objective introduction to Logical Positivism and Existentialism - two highly controversial areas of recent thought.

Frederick Copleston was Professor of the History of Philosophy and Dean of the Faculty of Theology at London University. This eleven-volume work is one of the most remarkable single-handed scholarly enterprises of modern times. Volume 11 covers A.J. Ayer, Albert Camus, Martin Heidegger, Karl Jasper, Søren Kierkegaard, Gabriel Marcel, Jean-Paul Sartre and Ludwig Wittgenstein.

Between them, the movements of Logical Positivism and Existentialism dominated philosophy in Europe for much of the last century, and the influence they exerted can still be felt today. This book explores the work of many of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century.

Brimming with detail and enthusiasm, A History of Philosophy gives an accessible account of philosophers from all eras and explains their works in relation to other philosophers. Each volume is an ideal guide for students studying specific eras and as a set offers a complete and unrivalled overview of the entire western philosophical tradition.

By: Frederick Copleston
Imprint: Continuum
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 308g
ISBN: 9780826469052
ISBN 10: 0826469051
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 06 January 2003
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface I Contemporary British Philosophy II Some Reflection on Logical Positivism III A Note on Verification IV A Further Note on Verification V The Function of Metaphysics VI On Seeing and Noticing VII The Meaning of the Terms Predicated by God VIII The Human Person in Contemporary Philosophy IX Existentialism: Introductory X Theistic Existentialism XI Aesthetic Existentialism XII A Critical Discussion of Existentialism Index

Reviews for History of Philosophy Volume 11: Logical Postivism and Existentialism

A monumental history . . . learned, lucid, patient and comprehensive. * New Statesman * We can only applaud at the end of each act and look forward to applauding again at the final curtain. * Times Literary Supplement *