Klassiker der Philosophie Bd. 1: Von den Vorsokratikern bis David Hume

The first volume presents the life, work, and impact of the philosophical classics, starting with the Pre-Socratics, who mark the beginning of European philosophy, through Plato and Aristotle, and then the masters of medieval and modern philosophy, up to David Hume. The second volume spans from Immanuel Kant to the immediate present. The contributions are written by renowned experts on the respective philosophers and provide not only an introduction to philosophy but also the social and intellectual historical contexts. Detailed and up-to-date literature references facilitate further exploration.