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Volume II of The Development of Modern Philosophy continues Robert Adamson’s examination of major philosophical movements and thinkers. Edited by W. R. Sorley, this volume delves deeper into German idealism, particularly Kant, Fichte, Schelling, and Hegel, highlighting their efforts to resolve the limitations of empiricism and rationalism. Adamson critically discusses their metaphysical systems and influence on later philosophy. The text also explores the transition toward contemporary thought. Written with intellectual rigor and clarity, the volume offers a historical and analytical view of key philosophical developments, making it an essential resource for philosophy students and scholars interested in the evolution of modern European philosophy.