This document discusses the evolution of philosophy from the late 19th century through the 20th century. It describes how 19th century philosophy shifted away from metaphysics and epistemology towards ideologies influenced by advances in science. Significant historical events of the late 19th century included the industrial revolution and rise of secularism. The theory of evolution profoundly impacted conceptions of humanity. The early 20th century saw the collapse of the old world order through world wars and economic crises. While these events transformed history, 20th century philosophy focused on reexamining the nature of human knowledge and understanding the human condition in a non-religious universe.

1. Contemporary Philosophy<br />This literally mean “the philosophy of our time.”<br />Evolutionary Philosophy—the Late 19th Century<br />Philosophy in the second half of the 19th century was based more on biology and history than on mathematics and physics. Revolution thought drifted away from metaphysics and epistemology and shift towards ideologies in science, politics, and sociology.<br />Significant historical developments during this period include:<br />the Revolution of 1848 in France, Austria, and throughout much of Western Europe

2. the expansion and progress of the Industrial Revolution in Europe and America