Recent Developments in European Thought

Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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English Originals Western Philosophy History of PhilosophyIntellectual EnlightenmentSocial CritiqueWestern ThoughtAcademic StudyIntellectual CommentaryCultural ChangeSocial ObservationCross-Cultural View

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Recent Developments in European Thought by Francis Sydney MarvinAuthor: ,Language: English, Class: CB: History: History of civilization, Release Date: Feb 16, 2005

Editor's review

This book is a collection of related essays by Francis Sydney Marvin, focusing on several new trends in modern European thought and offering observations at the intersection of civilization history and intellectual history. Its value lies not in providing a complete general history of thought, but in presenting, through a topical approach, how the intellectuals of the time judged the changes in European thought. It is suitable as a primary-source corroboration for understanding the intellectual atmosphere of early twentieth-century Europe. Readers can see how "European thought" was problematized and periodized by scholars of the time, which also has reference value for understanding later writings in intellectual history. Because the book was written early, some topics and terms now appear outdated; it should be read with a historical eye, as a slice of its era rather than a latest survey.

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  1. Start with the table of contents and choose topics related to your interests; there is no need to read straight through in order
  2. While reading, note the intellectual currents and names involved, and look up their background separately
  3. Read alongside a general history of modern European thought to identify this book's period perspective
  4. After finishing, sort out the author's problem consciousness rather than merely remembering specific conclusions

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FAQ

Is this book a complete general history of European thought? No. It is closer to a collection of topical essays, developed around several new developments in European thought, with limited coverage. If you need a systematic general history, you should pair it with standard works on intellectual history or civilization history and use this book as a supplementary perspective.
Are the views in the book outdated by today's standards? Some topics and terms bear the mark of the early twentieth century and cannot be treated as the latest research conclusions. But precisely for that reason, it helps to understand how the intellectuals of the time judged the direction of European thought, and it is suitable for reading as a historical text.
Is it suitable as a course reference book? It can serve as supplementary material for humanities and social science courses, especially for discussing the temporality of intellectual history writing. But it should not serve as a textbook on its own; teachers need to supplement contemporary research and background explanations to help students recognize its limitations.

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