Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Locke on Human Understanding

Routledge Philosophical GuideBooks Edited by Tim Crane and Jonathan Wolff, University College London The Routledge Philosophical GuideBooks painlessly introduce students to the classic works of philosophy. Each GuideBook considers a major philosopher and a key area of their philosophy by focusing upon an important text -- situating the philosopher and the work in a historical context, considering the text in question and assessing the philosopher's contribution to contemporary thought. John Locke is the most important figure in the history of English philosophy. In his Essay Concerning Human Understanding , his greatest intellectual achievement, he emphasised the importance of experience for knowledge and the critical role of the philosopher. Locke on Human Understanding introduces and assesses: Locke's life and the background to the Essay Concerning Human Understanding The text and ideas of the Essay The continuing importance of Locke's work to philosophy Ideal for anyone coming to John Locke for the first time, this guide will be vital for all students of Locke in the areas of epistemology, metaphysics and the philosophy of mind.Lowe, E. J. is the author of 'Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Locke on Human Understanding' with ISBN 9780415100915 and ISBN 0415100917.