[[Western philosophy]] has a long history, conventionally divided into four large eras - the Ancient, Medieval, Modern and Contemporary. The Ancient era runs through the fall of Rome and includes the Greek philosophers such as [[Plato]]. The Medieval period runs until roughly the late [[1400s]] and the [[Renaissance]]. The "Modern" is a word with more varied use, which includes everything from [[Post-Medieval]] through the specific period up to the [[20th century]]. Contemporary philosophy encompasses the philosophical developments of the [[20th century]] up to the present day. | [[Western philosophy]] has a long history, conventionally divided into four large eras - the Ancient, Medieval, Modern and Contemporary. The Ancient era runs through the fall of Rome and includes the Greek philosophers such as [[Plato]]. The Medieval period runs until roughly the late [[1400s]] and the [[Renaissance]]. The "Modern" is a word with more varied use, which includes everything from [[Post-Medieval]] through the specific period up to the [[20th century]]. Contemporary philosophy encompasses the philosophical developments of the [[20th century]] up to the present day. |