A Handbook of the History of Philosophy, written by Ernest Belfort Bax and published in 1886, is a comprehensive guide to the development of philosophy from ancient times to the 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which covers the history of philosophy in the ancient world, including the works of the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians. The second part of the book focuses on the development of philosophy in the modern era, starting with the Renaissance and continuing through the Enlightenment and Romantic periods.Throughout the book, Bax provides detailed analyses of the major philosophical movements and thinkers of each era, including Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, Hegel, and Nietzsche, among others. He also explores the connections between different philosophical schools and how they influenced each other over time.In addition to its historical focus, A Handbook of the History of Philosophy also includes discussions of key philosophical concepts and debates, such as the nature of reality, the relationship between mind and body, and the existence of God. Bax's writing is clear and accessible, making this book a valuable resource for students and scholars of philosophy, as well as anyone interested in the history of ideas.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.