A History of Philosophy: Fichte to Nietzsche ( Vol. 7 ) Book

I decided to read this seventh volume, as I had an interest in the intellectual period of German romanticism, or the "Aufkerlung." This is when Hegel played a decisive role. If you think he did not, you should know that Marx, his follower, changed both East and West in our world. And there is no denying that Marx was a Hegelian.
I was particularly fascinated by Copleston's writing. While he is obviously writing to illustrate the history of philosophy to theological students, who are largely expected to study philosophy rather diligently, he also can serve to "clear up" a great deal of information for the layman. I liked it so much, that I went out and bought the fourth, fifth, and sixth volumes, so now I can travel back to the time of Descartes, who remarked, "I think, therefore I am," and trace the growth of philosophy through Pascal, Malebranche, Spinoza, Leibniz, Hobbes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Montesquieu, Volataire, Rousseau, Wolff, and the hard-to-read Kant.
After all this reading, I am so glad that I picked this book up. I bought it at a used bookstore. I was amazed that all seven volumes were unpurchased, but then I remembered that the demand for them in my area might be described as "minimal." I, however, was pleasantly surprised, and I recommend the book for others interested in the history of philosophy. For me, I love it and always have, from young adult days onward. Really enjoyable reading. Five stars!