Book by Anthony Kenny
A New History of Western Philosophy is a 2010 book by the British philosopher and theologian Anthony Kenny, consisting of a history of Western philosophy from the ancient Greeks to the present day.[1] The book consists of four separate parts which were originally released separately during the period 2004–07.[2] The book is dedicated to the memory of Georg Henrik von Wright.[3][4]
Critics claim Kenny's account of philosophy, while generally good, is quite limited in the Islamic world, focusing only on those works that became important in the Latin tradition.[5]
Summary
The book is split into four parts, plus a general introduction and index/bibliography. Each part begins with an historical chapter outlining the major philosophers and schools of thought of the period in question, followed by several thematic chapters dealing with a particular branch of philosophy e.g. logic, theology, ethics etc.
Part 1: Ancient Philosophy
Originally published in 2004, this part covers the period from the earliest Greek philosophers to the conversion of St Augustine in 387 AD, including:
Part 2: Medieval Philosophy
Originally published in 2005, this part covers the post-Augustinian period up to the Lateran Council on 1512, including:
Part 3: The Rise of Modern Philosophy
Originally published in 2006, this part covers the period of the 16th century - mid-19th century, including:
Part 4: Philosophy in the Modern World
Originally published in 2007, this part covers the post-Hegelian period up to the present day, including:
