Description

This volume presents a concise yet scholarly account of the rise of modern philosophy, based on Robert Adamson’s lectures and edited by W. R. Sorley. It explores key thinkers such as Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, and Hume, tracing the shift from medieval scholasticism to rationalism and empiricism. Adamson critically examines major metaphysical and epistemological ideas that shaped early modern thought. Written with clarity and depth, it serves as a valuable introduction to the foundational debates and developments in Western philosophy, making it suitable for students, scholars, and general readers alike.