Philosophy and the Modern World
Albert William Levi
"The present book, as the title indicates, is an attempt to study the chief philosophical ideas which have been produced by, and in turn have influenced, the modern mind." -- Provided by publisher. From Bergson to Whitehead, Levi traces the influence of philosophical thought upon the lives of people today.
Award History
1 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phi Beta Kappa Book Awards: Ralph Waldo Emerson Award | 1960 | Winner | Official source |
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01 Central figures
None extracted with sufficient confidence.
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- Whitehead62%
- Bergson60%
02 Central places
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03 Suggested argument
The book studies major philosophical ideas produced by the modern mind and argues they have influenced that modern mind and, through that, people's lives today.
Model confidence 66%
04 Reading orientation
45 / 100 academicTrade / academic crossover
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Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 60%.