Nearly forty years since its first publication, A 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. This compact and affordable paperback edition makes this comprehensive and brilliantly written text readily available for a new generation of readers.
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"A 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
"A survey of Western philosophy in relation to its environment, of such sweep and acuteness, alive in every nerve . . . a masterpiece of intellectual energy . . . the Socrates of our time."
–A. L. Rowse
"A great philosopher's lucid and magisterial look at the history of his own subject, wonderfully readable and enlightening."
–The Observer
"Bertrand Russell's remarkable book, is so far as I am aware, the first attempt to present a history of Western philosophy in relation to its social and economic background. As such, and also as a brilliantly written expose of changing philosophical doctrines, it should be widely read."
–Sir Julian Huxley
"It is certain of a very wide audience, and is, in my opinion, just the kind of thing people ought to have to make them understand the past . . . It may be one of the most valuable books of our time."
–G. M. Trevelyan
–Ray Monk
"A survey of Western philosophy in relation to its environment, of such sweep and acuteness, alive in every nerve . . . a masterpiece of intellectual energy . . . the Socrates of our time."
–A. L. Rowse
"A great philosopher's lucid and magisterial look at the history of his own subject, wonderfully readable and enlightening."
–The Observer
"Bertrand Russell's remarkable book, is so far as I am aware, the first attempt to present a history of Western philosophy in relation to its social and economic background. As such, and also as a brilliantly written expose of changing philosophical doctrines, it should be widely read."
–Sir Julian Huxley
"It is certain of a very wide audience, and is, in my opinion, just the kind of thing people ought to have to make them understand the past . . . It may be one of the most valuable books of our time."
–G. M. Trevelyan
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Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970). Philosopher, mathematician, educational and sexual reformer, pacifist, prolific letter writer, author and columnist, Bertrand Russell was one of the most influential and widely known intellectual figures of the twentieth century. In 1950 he was awarded the Noble Prize for Literature in 1950 for his extensive contributions to world literature and for his "rationality and humanity, as a fearless champion of free speech and free thought in the West."
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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 (Paperback)
This is an essential starting place for an examination of western thought and history. Russell captures the major thrusts of most of the influential philosophical thinkers shaping western thought. His style is, architypically, Russell through and through, which makes the book fun and easy to read. His logical background tempers his comments and, in my opinion, keeps the treatment of the material unbiased (with the exceptions of Russell's almost tongue and cheek comments on what he considers outlandish thought processes). The sheer scope of the information presented, gives one pause to reflect on Russell's knowledge of the subject. It's no wonder his life demonstrated a lack of fundamental philosophical grounding, but rather celebrated a love of the discovery of life. The subject matter is laid out chronologically and is good night stand reading for the casual reader. A good read for the serious student as well as the general reader.
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