History Of Western Philosophy Paperback
A history of western philosophy remains unchallenged as the perfect introduction to its subject.
History of western philosophy paperback. 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 plato and aristotle through to spinoza kant and the twentieth century. Hailed as lucid and magisterial by the observer this book is universally acclaimed as the outstanding one volume work on the subject of western philosophy. In addition there are a number of specific chapters covering themes and developments in philosophy that bring the subject right up to date.
The individual volumes of sir anthony kenny s acclaimed history of western philosophy have been hailed as wonderfulauthoritativehugely rewarding times higher education supplement and genial and highly accessible london review of books now these four splendid books have been combined into one magnificent volume providing a continuous sweeping account of the great thought of the western. Share hailed as lucid and magisterial bythe observer this book is universally acclaimed as the outstanding one volume work on the subject of western philosophy. The republic by plato beyond good and evil by friedrich nietzsche meditations by marcus aurelius a history of wes.
Russell writes with the kind of verve. 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 plato and. A history of western philosophy is a 1945 book by the philosopher bertrand russell a survey of western philosophy from the pre socratic philosophers to the early 20th century it was criticised for russell s over generalization and omissions particularly from the post cartesian period but nevertheless became a popular and commercial success and has remained in print from its first publication.
It covers not only the history of western philosophy as bertand russell s book did over 70 years ago but also philosophies from around the world including india china arabia and africa. History of western philosophy paperback. History of western philosophy paperback 31 august 1991 by bertrand russell author 4 8 out of 5 stars 24 ratings.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Hailed as lucid and magisterial by the observer this book is universally acclaimed as the outstanding one volume work on the subject of western philosophy. Written by a.
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 plato and. Nearly forty years since its first publication history of western philosophy remains unchallenged as the ultimate introduction to its subject while claiming classic status in its own right. It is the bestselling philosophy book of the twentieth century and one of the most important philosophical works of all time.
