The Spirit of Modern Philosophy

The Spirit of Modern Philosophy: An Essay in the Form of Letters is a book written by Josiah Royce. The book is a collection of letters that discuss the evolution of modern philosophy. It provides an in-depth analysis of the philosophical ideas that have shaped the modern world, including the works of Descartes, Hume, Kant, and Hegel. The book delves into the concepts of reality, knowledge, and morality, and how they have been redefined by modern philosophy. Royce explores the impact of modern philosophy on religion, ethics, and politics, and how it has influenced the way we view the world. The Spirit of Modern Philosophy is a thought-provoking book that challenges the reader to think critically about the fundamental questions of human existence.1896. This volume contains an essay in the shape of a series of lectures, and with a twofold object. On the one hand the essay deals not so much with the minuter details as with the connections, the linkages, the general growth, of modern philosophical thought since the 17th century. On the other hand the author's purpose is constructive as well as expository. Contents: studies of thinkers and problems; period of modern philosophy; rediscovery of the inner life; from Spinoza to Kant; Kant; Fichte; romantic school in philosophy; Hegel; Schopenhauer; rise of the doctrine of evolution; suggestions of doctrine: nature and evolution; reality and idealism; physical law and freedom; optimism, pessimism and the moral order.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.