General Philosophy

1.2 The Background of Early Modern Philosophy Video

General Philosophy

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Part 1.2. Gives a very brief history of philosophy from the 'birth of philosophy' in Ancient Greece through the rise of Christianity in Europe in the Middle Ages through to the Renaissance, the Reformation and the birth of the Modern Period.

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