The leading anthology of writings of the modern period, Modern
Philosophy provides the key works of seven major philosophers,
along with a rich selection of associated texts by other leading
thinkers of the period, chosen to deepen the reader's understanding
of modern philosophy and its relationship to the natural sciences.
Building on the strengths of the first edition, the second edition
of Modern Philosophy is enhanced by the addition of the following
selections: Montaigne, Apology for Raymond Sebond, "The Senses Are
Inadequate"; Newton, Principia, "General Scholium," and Optics,
"Query 31"; Hume, Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion, Parts 1-5
and 9-12; Reid, Inquiry Into Human Mind, Conclusion, andEssays on
the Intellectual Powers of Man,"Of Judgment,"chap. 2, Of Common
Sense