Durant, William James

The Story of Philosophy

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ISBN 13:
9780671739164
author:
Durant, William James
format:
Mass Market Paperback
publisher:
Pocket Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
1991
Pages:
528
Dimensions:
10.6 x 3 x 17.1 centimetres (0.4
Genre:
Philosophy
Condition:
New
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£11.27

Description

This concise and insightful account of the lives and ideas of the world's great philosophers is a compelling exploration of the history and development of philosophical thought in the Western world. Will Durant chronicles the key thinkers, their intellectual environments, and the personal traits that shaped their philosophies.

Durant's engaging narrative reveals the complex relationships between these thinkers and the broader cultural and economic contexts in which they lived. With wit and authority, he brings to life the ideas and legacies of Plato, Aristotle, Bacon, Spinoza, Voltaire, Kant, Schopenhauer, Spencer, Nietzsche, Bergson, Croce, Russell, Santayana, James, and Dewey.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the evolution of philosophical thought and its enduring influence on Western culture.

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