Transformation and the History of Philosophy

<p>From ancient conceptions of becoming a philosopher to modern discussions of psychedelic drugs the concept of transformation plays a fascinating part in the history of philosophy. However until now there has been no sustained exploration of the full extent of its role.</p><p><em>Transformation and the History of Philosophy</em> is an outstanding survey of the history nature and development of the idea of transformation from the ancient period to the twentieth century. Comprising twenty-two specially commissioned chapters by an international team of contributors the volume is divided into four clear parts:</p><ul> <li>Philosophy as Transformative: Ancient China Greece India and Rome</li> <li>Transformation Between the Human and the Divine: Medieval and Early Modern Philosophy</li> <li>Transformation After the Copernican Revolution: Post-Kantian Philosophy</li> <li>Treatises Pregnancies Psychedelics and Epiphanies: Twentieth-Century Philosophy</li> </ul><p>Each of these sections begins with an introduction by the editors. <i>Transformation and the History of Philosophy</i> is essential reading for students and researchers in the history of western and non-western philosophy ethics metaphysics and aesthetics. It will also be extremely useful for those in related disciplines such as religion sociology and the history of ideas.</p>