A Handbook of the History of Philosophy is a book written by Ernest Belfort Bax in 1886. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history of philosophy, covering the major philosophical movements and thinkers from ancient times to the 19th century. The book is divided into six parts, each covering a different period of philosophy. The first part covers ancient philosophy, including the works of Plato and Aristotle. The second part covers medieval philosophy, including the works of Augustine and Aquinas. The third part covers the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, including the works of Descartes, Kant, and Hegel. The fourth part covers the rise of modern philosophy, including the works of Nietzsche and Schopenhauer. The fifth part covers the development of British philosophy, including the works of Locke, Hume, and Mill. The sixth and final part covers the 19th century, including the works of Marx and Darwin. Throughout the book, Bax provides detailed analyses of each philosopher's ideas and their impact on the development of philosophy as a whole. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both students and general readers interested in the history of philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.