author
Richard Falckenberg
1851–1920
A German historian of philosophy, he helped generations of readers navigate the story of modern thought with clarity and range. Best known for his widely read surveys of philosophy, he wrote for people who wanted the big picture without losing the ideas.
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History of Modern Philosophy From Nicolas of Cusa to the Present Time
by Richard Falckenberg
About the author
Richard Falckenberg was a German philosopher and historian of philosophy, born in 1851 and died in 1920. He is chiefly remembered for writing clear, accessible histories of philosophy, especially on the development of modern European thought.
His best-known work is History of Modern Philosophy from Nicolas of Cusa to the Present Time, a broad survey that introduced many readers to major thinkers and movements. Rather than focusing on a single school, he was known for explaining how ideas developed across periods and in relation to one another.
Falckenberg's work has lasted mainly through its usefulness: readers have continued to turn to him as a guide to the history of philosophy, especially when looking for a structured overview of early modern and modern thinkers.