A History of European Thought in the Nineteenth Century. Vol. I - II [complete set]

Dover Publications, 1965 2 volumes 8vo (20.5 cm), XIV, 458 pp; XIII, 807 pp. Laminated wrappers (top edges slightly dusted). An edition in two volumes of a seminal work offers an insightful and comprehensive exploration of the intellectual currents, philosophical movements, and cultural shifts that shaped Europe during this pivotal century. Merz's magnum opus provides readers with a nuanced understanding of the key ideas, thinkers, and events that defined the intellectual landscape of the 19th century. From the Enlightenment's lingering influence to the Romantic reaction, from the rise of German Idealism to the emergence of existentialism and positivism, this book traces the evolution of thought across the continent. Merz skillfully examines the works of influential philosophers, scientists, writers, and political figures, revealing how their ideas both reflected and influenced the tumultuous historical events of the era, including the Industrial Revolution, political revolutions, and social change.