He is so good with analyzing the history of philosophy and placing the modern era on the grid, but this book was kindof a letdown honestly. In preparing these lectures jaspers, whom the nazis had already dismissed from his professorship at heidelberg, knew that he was speaking in germany for the last time. Karl jaspers created a uniquely humanistic existentialism. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Karl jaspers died in 1969, leaving unfinished his universal history of philosophy, a history organized around those philosophers who have influenced the course of human thought. Karl theodor jaspers was born on 23 rd february 1883 in the north german town of oldenburg near the north sea, where his ancestors had lived for generations. He was the son of a banker and a representative of the parliament landtagesabgeordneten, carl wilhelm jaspers 18501940 and henriette tantzen 18621941, who also came from a family that was involved in local. Written by the great 20th century existential philosopher karl jaspers as part of his great philosophers series, it stands out as an easy to read, easy to understand introduction to one of the giants of philosophy. Karl jaspers was one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. Publication date 1962 topics philosophers publisher. This book was taken from two chapters of his seminal the great philosophers. Jaspers used the occasion to offer an account of the cultural and intellectual. Publication date 1962 topics philosophy, philosophers. The first two volumes of this work appeared in jaspers s lifetime. I think that jaspers is the greatest pedagogue on philosophy. Socrates, buddha, confucius, jesus, plato, augustine, kant by karl jaspers. Other articles where the great philosophers is discussed. The depth and breadth of his philosophy is awesome.
Karl jaspers, in full karl theodor jaspers, born feb. The first two volumes of this work appeared in jaspers lifetime. Kant from the great philosophers 1 by karl jaspers goodreads. Be aware that this book is due to the editing of hannah arendt. From the great philosophers karl jaspers i was really hoping this book would be paradigmshattering, as the rest of jaspers stuff is for me. He taught psychiatry and philosophy at the university of heidelberg, and philosophy at the university of basel in switzerland.
He was a psychopathologist, a philosophical anthropologist, and a political scientist. Is the great philosophers by karl jaspers worth reading. His books the great philosophersor even his book on nietzsche are not just simply introduction. I would recommend this book for anyone who wants to dive deeply into the important issues of today. Karl jaspers 18831969, a founder of existentialism, studied law and medicine at the university of heidelberg in germany, and received his m. Three of these translations form a unit and will be discussed here. Editors ermarth and ehrlich have, however, been able to stitch together a coherent book that, in accordance with jaspers s plan, primarily covers the philosophers whom he termed. From the great philosophers, volume i by karl jaspers volume 1 anaximander, heraclitus, parmenides, plotinus, laotzu, nagarjuna harvest book, hb 288 by karl jaspers.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Harcourt brace jovanovich, first harvest edition 1974 the atom bomb and the future of man. Karl jaspers 18831969founder of german existentialism martin heidegger and a lucid and flexible intelligence in the service of a genuine and passionate concern for human life william barrettis one of the great thinkers of modern times. Philosophy of existence by karl jaspers, paperback.
Spinoza great philosophers 9780156847308 by jaspers, karl and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Buy a cheap copy of the great philosophers 2 book by karl jaspers. The first two volumes of this work appeared in jaspers lifetime the third and fourth have been gathered from the vast material of his posthumous papers. What is less known is that he was one of the best teachers of the subject.
Volume 2 presents the great metaphysicians of west and east, the substance and character of their ideas, and their historical position in philosophy, including anaximander, plotinus, spinoza, heraclitus, anselm, laotzu, parmenides, nicholas of cusa. Download thegreatphilosophers ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Anaximander, heraclitus, parmenides, plotinus, laotzu, nagarjuna v. No, jaspers wrote a 2 volume book on the great philosophers due to his post war interest in increasing tolerance among men per the encyclopedia britanica. The great awakeners, according to german existentialist philospher karl jaspers 18831969, are those thinkers who anticipated the crises of their age. Karl jaspers introduces the idea of a timeless realm of the great philosophers and provides a brief rationale why a mere history of philosophy cannot do justice to the greatness of these pivotal. While most were not familiar with his work and were therefore delighted, i knew the benefits. The eminent existential philosopher jaspers 18831969 died before he could complete this work. The living company here includes the original thinkers anaximander, heraclitus, parmenides, plotinus, anselm, nicholas of cusa, spinoza, laotzu, and nagarjuna. Rigorous yet readable notes, sketches, and articles that round out a fourvolume panorama of the philosophical pantheon. A masterful exploration of kants intellectual development, theory of knowledge, politics, and ethics. If you doubt me, just read his letters to hannah arendt.
Armed in such a manner, kants actual writings will become less formidible, more appealing to both eye and mind. Philosophy of existence by karl jaspers, paperback barnes. A volume on the great german philosopher, karl jaspers, in our library has long been inevitable. Click download or read online button to thegreatphilosophers book pdf for free now. Jaspers author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. His books the great philosophersor even his book on nietzsche are not just simply introduction or some kind of easy introduction to philosopher like those we can see today. Buy the great philosophers 1st edition by jaspers, karl isbn. The philosophy of karl jaspers volume ix, 1957 karl jaspers created a uniquely humanistic existentialism. Socrates, buddha, confucius, jesus cuidate y protege tu salud. Introduction to the great philosophers karl jaspers 18831969. The book consists of comprehensive presentations and interpretations of. His books include psychology of world views, and philosophy.
This means that jaspers did not put this book out and say ta da, the 4 greatest. From the great philosophers, volume 1 edition 1 by karl. Ehrlich most of karl jaspers writings on great philosophers of the past have been translated into english. Karl jaspers died in 1969, leaving unfinished his universa. Philosophy of existence was first presented to the public as a series of lectures invited by the german academy of frankfurt.
The book closes with an appreciation of marx that subsumes a harsh critique of the marxist style of disputation. The philosophy of karl jaspers, 1957 online research. The living company here includes the original thinkers anaximander, heraclitus, parmenides, plotinus, anselm, nicholas of cusa, spinoza, laotzu. The philosophy of karl jaspers volume ix in the library of living philosophers edited by paul a. Pdf the great philosophers download full pdf book download. From the great philosophers, volume 1 edition 1 by. A masterful exploration of kants intellectual development, theory of knowledge. Although only a relatively small part of his writings have thus far appeared in english translations, jaspers work and ideas are influencing the thinking of philosophers around the world. Karl jaspers has 9 books on goodreads with 10875 ratings. Karl jaspers introduces the idea of a timeless realm of the great philosophers and provides a brief rationale why a mere history of philosophy cannot do justice to the greatness of these pivotal philosophers. The first volume of jaspers major study appeared in 1962 p. The great philosophers, volume 1 a helen and kurt wolff book the great philosophers, karl jaspers. Oct 25, 2017 karl jaspers the great philosophers, vol.
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