This new anthology of early modern philosophy enriches the possibilities for teaching this period by highlighting not only metaphysics and epistemology but also new themes such as virtue, equality and difference, education, the passions, and love. It contains the works of 43 philosophers, including traditionally taught figures such as Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Kant, as well as less familiar writers such as Lord Shaftesbury, Anton Amo, Julien Offray de La Mettrie, and Denis Diderot. It also highlights the contributions of women philosophers, including Margaret Cavendish, Anne Conway, Gabrielle Suchon, Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz, and Emilie Du Chatelet.

About the Author
Lisa Shapiro is Professor of Philosophy at Simon Fraser University.

Marcy P. Lascano is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Kansas.

Reviews

"Instructors and scholars of early modern philosophy have desperately awaited this anthology, frustrated with existing collections that present an outdated and narrow canon. Shapiro and Lascano's impressively rich compilation reflects current scholarship, which has rediscovered many previously overlooked texts and topics. This versatile anthology should work beautifully for traditional courses on early modern philosophy, for drastically reconceived courses, or for anything in between." - Julia Jorati, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

"More than a textbook, this anthology is an extraordinary resource for students and scholars. Thanks to Lisa Shapiro and Marcy Lascano, we can better appreciate the wide range of questions, problems, and concerns defining the modern period. Alongside a broader than usual range of canonical thinkers, the anthology features a rich and engaging variety of contributions from early modern women philosophers. Bravo!" - Hasana Sharp, McGill University

Book Information
ISBN 9781554812790
Author Lisa Shapiro
Format Paperback
Page Count 992
Imprint Broadview Press Ltd
Publisher Broadview Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 333g
Dimensions(mm) 233mm * 198mm * 33mm