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Confessions of a Philosopher: A Personal Journey Through Western Philosophy from Plato to Popper (Modern Library (Paperback)) Paperback – May 18, 1999

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In this infectiously exciting book, Bryan Magee tells the story of his own discovery of philosophy and not only makes it come alive but shows its relevance to daily life. Magee is the Carl Sagan of philosophy, the great popularizer of the subject, and author of a major new introductory history, The Story of Philosophy. Confessions follows the course of Magee's life, exploring philosophers and ideas as he himself encountered them, introducing all the great figures and their ideas, from the pre-Socratics to Bertrand Russell and Karl Popper, including Wittgenstein, Kant, Nietzsche, and Schopenhauer, rationalism, utilitarianism, empiricism, and existentialism.

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"A restless intellect and independent outlook characterize this candid autobiography, which will richly reward the serious reader."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

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Series: Modern Library (Paperback)
Paperback: 496 pages
Publisher: Modern Library; 1999 Modern Library Pbk. Ed edition (May 18, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780375750366
ISBN-13: 978-0375750366
ASIN: 0375750363
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 1.1 x 8 inches
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Michael B. Cahill

One of the most enjoyable explorations of the lives and thoughts of the best and brightest.

December 2, 2014

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Bryan Magee's Confessions of a Philosopher is an absolute joy to read and re-read.

Most chapters are written in a comfortable and conversational personal essay form, which appealed to me greatly - as I often felt like I was having a long chat with deeply wise friend. The entire work is plain spoken but always powerful, deep and thought provoking.

His sections on Popper, Russell, Wittgenstein, and most particularly on Kant and Schopenhauer were particularly of interest to me, as I had not explored the latter two in any significant depth previously.

Studiously ignoring Magee's direct advice, I next acquired and absorbed his excellent book dedicated to Schopenhauer rather than following his clear admonition to stick first to the original source material. Magee is very often but not always right, but he always identifies the right questions and issues, which he also rightly states is often the most important and key contribution of many of the greatest philosophers.

This is one of the most enjoyable excursions in my last 40+ years of exploration in the the lives and thoughts of the best and brightest. Many thanks for your efforts.

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MADC

Very interesting journey....

August 16, 2007

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Having read Magee's outstanding book on Popper, I got interested in this "biography"...which I knew was some kind of introduction...I have found his confessions to be very interesting and if you want to say so..they apply in some aspects, mainly in what he says about his midlife crisis, not just to himself, but to a lot of us. Regarding the "introductory" part of the book..the chapters on Kant, Popper, Russell and Schopenhauer are very good indeed, and some of the explanations that he brings forward are very much to the point and very clarifying. This is due to the fact that Mr. Magee is a very good writer and I would add, very honest. The way he puts his ideas in writing are very easy to follow and to digest. Get this book if you are really interested in Philosophy...

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Antony Raymont

It is good to hear the story of a real philosopher trying ...

May 16, 2015

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It is good to hear the story of a real philosopher trying to solve the big problems of human life. I learnt a lot about philosophy - especially Kant and Schopenhauer. What he did not do is consider the impact of Eastern philosophy and spiritual life on the understanding of these issues. This was somewhat surprising given that he casually remarks, somewhere, that Schopenhauer was in the habit of reading the Upanishads...

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November 23, 2017

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Not what I expected, but I can use as reference

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W. White

Excellent survey, engrossing memoir

May 20, 2014

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As I've come to expect from Bryan Magee, his writing about philosophers, philosophy and philosophical problems is cogent and lucid. This is a great starting point for people who want to learn more about the subject, because his descriptions will make you hungry to read the great works of philosophy.

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William Haynes

Our best living philosophical writer

September 11, 2009

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This will be short. Brian Magee is without doubt our best living philosophical writer. There are some other great ones. But trust me - get Mr. Magee's books and read them closely. Then re-read them. Then re-read them again. I don't know anyone in any field who is more important and less heralded. But don't worry. His reputation will grow.

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March 5, 2016

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January 27, 2016

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Was purchased as a gift, he was thrilled

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