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A History of Modern Philosophy
Two volumes (1894–95) from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century, translated into many languages: the great systems are presented as attempts to grasp the relation between knowledge, nature and value, with attention to their psychological and ethical sides.
Introduction
Høffding published “Den nyere Filosofis Historie” in two volumes in 1894–95; German, English, French and other translations followed within a few years. The work covers philosophy from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century and treats the great systems as attempts to understand the relation between knowledge, nature and the value of life. It pays attention to the psychological and ethical sides of each philosophy and to its place in the culture of its time. Clear and balanced, it was used for decades as a university textbook in many countries and established Høffding’s European reputation.
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