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Copleston, an oxford jesuit and specialist in the history of philosophy, first created his history as an introduction for catholic ecclesiastical seminaries. As is noted by the encyclopedia britannica, the work became a standard introductory philosophy text for thousands of university students, particularly in its u. A history of philosophy is an eleven volume history of western philosophy written by the english jesuit priest frederick charles copleston. Jun 12, 2003 copleston, an oxford jesuit and specialist in the history of philosophy, created his history as an introduction for catholic ecclesiastical seminaries. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Greece and rome to purchase this classic book follow this link. A history of philosophy is an elevenvolume history of western philosophy written by. After studying at oxford, he held a number of academic posts, including professor of the history of philosophy and dean of the faculty of philosophy at london. Conceived originally as a serious presentation of the development of philosophy for catholic seminary students, frederick copleston s ninevolume a history of philosophy has journeyed far beyond the modest purpose of its author to universal acclaim as the best history of philosophy in english. Instead, he accepted an offer to return to heythrop college to teach the history of philosophy to the few remaining jesuits there.
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