History of Western Philosophy
Price: $45.00
Add to Cart- ISBN: 978-0-415-47881-6
- Binding: Hardback (also available in Paperback)
- Published by: Routledge
- Publication Date: 2nd March 2009 (Available for Pre-order)
About the Book
@text: Considered to be one of the most important philosophical works of all time, the History of Western Philosophy is a dazzlingly unique exploration of the ideologies of significant philosophers throughout the ages – from the ancient to the catholic and, finally, to the modern. Now in a special gift edition, and featuring a brand new foreword by Anthony Gottlieb, this is a definitive must-have title that deserves a revered place on every bookshelf
Reviews
'Remains unchallenged as the perfect introduction to its subject ... exactly the kind of philosophy that most people would like to read, but which only Russell could possibly have written.' - Ray Monk, University of Southampton, UK
'Beautiful and luminous prose, not merely classically clear but scrupulously honest.' - Isaiah Berlin
'It is a witty bird's-eye view of the main figures in Western thought enlivened by references to the personalities and quirks of the thinkers themselves.' - The Week
'A great philosopher's lucid and magisterial look at the history of his own subject, wonderfully readable and enlightening.' - The Observer
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