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Julian Marias (Author), Stanley Appelbaum (Translator), Clarence C. Strowbridge (Translator)
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  • Paperback: 544 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications; 22nd edition (June 1, 1967)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486217396
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486217390
  • Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 1 x 8.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsBrilliant
By David Hume on January 20, 2008
Format: Paperback
The history of philosophy is a gigantic canvas.

There are books that masterfully describe this history such as Bertrand Russell's 'History of Western Philosophy' and then there are books that make you fall hopelessly in love with the subject.

Marias' book is written by someone having such a love affair and its effect on the reader is infectious.

Following his mentor, Ortega y Gasset's, advice that 'clarity is courtesy', Marias (and his translators) use language to effortlessly and comprehensively explain the most difficult of concepts. This is the exception rather than the rule in the annals of philosophy.

You feel swept along by the personalities as much as their theories in this gem of a book.

I cannot praise this work highly enough. It is brilliant.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Fine History of Western Philosophy
By Diego Azeta on January 1, 2009
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Julián Marías's "Historia de la Filosofía," translated by Stanley Appelbaum and Clarence C. Strowbridge, is an excellent introduction to the history of Western philosophical thought. First published in Madrid in 1941, it has gone through 22 editions in Spanish and has become the standard classroom text on the subject throughout the Spanish-speaking world. The book covers virtually all the major philosophers and schools from the Pre-Socratics to mid-twentieth century. Influential secondary figures are treated extensively as well. As a one-volume reference to the history of philosophy, Marias's text succeeds admirably. The book has four parts: Greek Philosophy, Christianity, Medieval Philosophy, and Modern Philosophy, this last part being the largest in extent and broadest in thematic scope. Christianity, the shortest part, deals basically with Patristic speculation and Augustine, and serves as a prelude to Scholasticism. The narrative is consistently well-structured, clear and precise. A thorough bibliography and index are included. At times the author avoids delving too deeply into some topic when this reader felt that a more profound treatment would have been preferable. Perhaps that is inevitable in a work of this breadth intended for a general audience. Fortunately, it does not occur too often and certainly does not diminish the worth of the book as a whole. "History of Philosophy" rightfully earns a five-star rating.
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4.0 out of 5 starsGreat for Comps.
By Amazon Customer on April 1, 2000
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This is a fine overall history of philosophy. It is accurate and concise, and very helpful for anyone who has to take comprehensive exams for philosophy (this was the purpose of the book in the first place, compiled from his wife's class notes for a comp. review class he conducted). Besides covering the major trends and salient features of certain philosopher's positions, it also lists their major works and subsequent influence in the tradition.
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4.0 out of 5 starsAt times brilliant, but disappointing...
By A Customer on May 28, 2003
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After reading this impressive work I come away with mixed feelings. Marias covers the major and many minor figures in the canon of Western Philosophical thought. At times his synthesis and intepretation of some rather difficult philosophical concepts was truly brilliant. The book does suffer from being a translation from a Spanish work. Marias seems to be actively trying to demonstrate the importance of Spain's 20th century philosophers. However, what I feel seriously detracts from the book are phrases and whole lines of Spanish, Latin, French and German which are used repeatedly and never translated. I feel that I missed many points because my Latin is not up to snuff. In one particularly egregious incident a French passage is translated into Spanish but not into English. With the polyglot requirement aside this is an excellent text and Marias is clearly a gifted thinker if not a gifted writer.
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5.0 out of 5 starsOne of the Best Histories of Philosophy In Print
By G. Johnston on September 13, 2013
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This is a terrific overview, starting with the Pre-Socratics; it has one of the best discussions I've read of how the Greeks managed to turn from myth to rational explanation when trying to figure out the cosmos. I would rank this above Bertrand Russell's famous survey (which I admire, for the most part) and equal to Copleston's much longer work. Highly recommended. I was delighted to find it available as an e-book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsMarias Lucid way to view Philosophy
By John Philoponus on October 30, 2007
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"Thorough and lucid survey of Western philosophy from pre-Socratics to mid 20th century, major figures, currents, trends. Valuable section on contemporary philosophy;... Brevity and clarity of exposition..." -- Ethics.

History of Philosophy:
The idea of the Historiography of philosophy's history, its close relation to its history, according to Julian Marias is unlike that of science, where the subject and its history are distinct. Marias utilizes an engaging method of exploring philosophy, that proves indispensable to the reader.
In studying the history of philosophy, philosophical problems are confronted as they have first arisen. Philosophy gets refreshed, when restated by outstanding thinkers as Marias, a leading historian of philosophy and philosophy instructor who masters the practice of philosophical reason seeking and applies it in his own illuminating survey. His study demonstrates not only that philosophy is historical, but that the comparative study of philosophy has a better approach through the critical rendering of its history.

Historia de la Filosofia:
Marias' Historia de la Filosofia, translated by Appelbaum and Strowbridge, is a lucid introduction to the history of Western philosophy. The book published in Spanish, at Madrid in 1941, has gone through 22 editions. It is widely accepted as the greatest work written in Spanish on the subject, covering almost all major philosophers and their schools from the Pre-Socratics to mid-twentieth century. As a one-volume textbook, Marias' work is a success, in four parts: Greek, Christian, Medieval and Contemporary Philosophy, which representing the broadest in thematic issues.Read more ›
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Published 1 month ago by David
4.0 out of 5 starsVery Useful

This is an extremely useful book for the study of philosophy, although it is hardly stand alone. Marias presupposes the students knowledge of many philosophical ideas, and limits... Read more

Published 6 months ago by yehuda
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Published 15 months ago by robert
5.0 out of 5 starsPhilosophy has a history !

Knowing about knowing keeps the ball rolling. This is a well written book from the earliest days of wanting to know about theorems in truth and how these developed from before the... Read more

Published 24 months ago by A long standing Jung / Hesse fan
3.0 out of 5 starsGreat Summary

This book provides a good, however broad, summary of philosophy. I found especially valuable the information on 20th Century Spanish philosophers.

Published on March 17, 2014 by Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 starsExcellent history; Kindle index non- functional

Fine history of philosophy from a continental point of view. In the Kindle edition, the index is non-functional. Too bad, as it limits its use for targeted quick reference.

Published on September 17, 2013 by mcz
4.0 out of 5 starsthis book is a useful tool for me to study philosophy

this book provide breif and clear sequence of the history of philosophy and is a useful study tool for philosophy, the translation is easy to understanding and will recommend to... Read more

Published on August 26, 2013 by WONG kang hung alfred
5.0 out of 5 starsAn excellent history of philosophy.

I became a fan of Julian Marias. His book is crystal clear and very dense in content; i.e., you can learn deeply with his introductions. Read more

Published on August 17, 2013 by Caio Ambrosio
5.0 out of 5 starsMarias' History After 33 Years of Use: Lo Aprecio Mas Que Nunca

I. Personal Background.
My encounter with Marias and his philosophical history came while a Mormon missionary in Madrid, through a disciple of Marias, Mario Parajon, on the... Read more

Published on December 21, 2011 by C Pierce
5.0 out of 5 starsJuan Marias Great Philosopher

The History of Philosophy by Juan Marias is one of the best I have ever read. He is a balanced philosopher not over influenced by Northern Europeans or the American scene. Read more

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