's Intoduction to Modern Philosphy
1538594 is a segment of the Introduction to Modern Philosophy, an educational book written by William E. Bossard. This section covers the Second Enlightenment, which began in Europe around the middle of the 18th century. This period saw a shift in emphasis from the natural sciences, which had dominated the previous centuries, to a more human-centered approach to knowledge and understanding. This period saw the publication of some of the most important works in Western philosophy, including Kant's Critique of Pure Reason, Smith's Theory of Moral Sentiments, and Hume's Treatise of Human Nature. This section of the book discusses these works in detail, as well as other aspects of the Second Enlightenment, including its rejection of traditional religion and the rise of rationalism and empiricism.