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A great philosophers lucid and magisterial look at the history of his own subject. Wonderfully readable and enlightening. - Observer
History of Western Philosophy remains unchallenged as the perfect introduction to its subject. Russell ... writes with the kind of verve, freshness and personal engagement that lesser spirits would never have permitted themselves. This boldness, together with the astonishing breadth of his general historical knowledge, allows him to put philosophers into their social and cultural context ... The result is exactly the kind of philosophy that most people would like to read, but which only Russell could possibly have written. - Ray Monk
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Since its first publication in 1945? Lord Russell's A History of Western Philosophy has been universally acclaimed as the outstanding one-volume work on the subject -- unparalleled in its comprehensiveness, its clarity, its erudition, its grace and wit. In seventy-six chapters he traces philosophy from the rise of Greek civilization to the emergence of logical analysis in the twentieth century. Among the philosophers considered are: Pythagoras, Heraclitus, Parmenides, Empedocles, Anaxagoras, the Atomists, Protagoras, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, the Cynics, the Sceptics, the Epicureans, the Stoics, Plotinus, Ambrose, Jerome, Augustine, Benedict, Gregory the Great, John the Scot, Aquinas, Duns Scotus, William of Occam, Machiavelli, Erasmus, More, Bacon, Hobbes, Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Rousseau, Kant, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, the Utilitarians, Marx, Bergson, James, Dewey, and lastly the philosophers with whom Lord Russell himself is most closely associated -- Cantor, Frege, and Whitehead, co-author with Russell of the monumental Principia Mathematica.
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THE Introduction to Western Thought,
By Edward Garea "Edward Garea" (Branchville, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: History of Western Philosophy (Paperback)
I'm going to make this short but sweet. There are many books out there promising the reader an introduction to philosophy. And more times than less these books do not measure up to the reader's expectations, or simply bore the reader and cause philosophy to lose another interested adherent. If you have ever wanted to know what philosophy was all about, whether a novice or simply a victim of an "Intro to Philosophy" course at college, this is the only book you will ever need. But I guarantee it won't be the only book you'll purchase on the subject of philosophy.Written for the intelligent public with a verve and panache in the style that shows the author's love of the subject, this book will stimulate your interest as it makes the foggiest questions clear. No matter what the price you pay for it, it will go down as the best intellectual investment you've ever made. Sure, the are prejudices shown in the book, and Lord Russell was a strong-willed philosopher. But you will find yourself purchasing supplemental books on the subject to determine whether Russell was right or wrong in his opinion. You will already have the facts, due to Russell's diligence and clear style. I myself am on my third copy of the book, having worn out the previous two reading, writing and teaching the wisdom contained within their pages.
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Great gift for first-rate high schoolers,
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This review is from: A History of Western Philosophy, and Its Connection With Political and Social Circumstances from the Earliest Times to the Present Day (Hardcover)
I was raised in places like Okeechobee, Florida, and Orlando when it was still largely agricultural. This book was my first introduction to the breadth and complexity of this beautiful civilization. It is a wonder. Russell shows how hard it was to learn how to think. He gives everything that matters in the development of thinking in the western world, at least up to the Twentieth Century. Russell's views of philosophy and the philosophers remain connected to the realities of everyday life. This book makes a great G*I*F*T for first-rate high school kids. Feeling that a kid is ready for Russell is a high compliment.
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A Wonderful Introduction to Western Philosophy,
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This review is from: History of Western Philosophy (Paperback)
Bertrand Russell's Hist. of Western Philosophy is an incredible introduction to the history of philosophy. If you want a straightforward description of each philosopher, I would recommend the encyclopedia, but if you want an in depth discussion of the philosopher's views, who he was influenced by, and his influence on other philosophers, Russell can't be beat. This book can be read straight through, or you can flip to the chapter on the philosopher or field of philosophy you want to learn about. The only problem with this book is that it deals with so many philosophers that it can only give about 10-20 pages to each philosopher (but longer to more influential philosophers like Plato and Locke), so if you need a great deal of info, this book won't be perfect. But this books advantages far outweigh its faults. My personal favorite part is Russell's commentary on each philosopher - he points out the strengths and weaknesses of each philosopher's philosophy. I highly recommend this volume for anyone interested in this wonderful subject.
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