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"The Story of Philosophy" chronicles the ideas of the great thinkers, the economic and intellectual environments which influenced them, and the personal traits and adventures out of which each philosophy grew.
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IF YOU look at a map of Europe you will observe that Greece is a skeleton-like hand stretching its crooked fingers out into the Mediterranean Sea. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Will Durant was one of the great historians -- and great popularizers of history -- this century has seen. This book was first written in the twenties yet it is still as readable, relevant, informative and engaging as ever. Those who liked the Story of Civilization series will love this book. Those who are interested in philosophy will find this an invaluable introduction to the great philosophers.
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This great introduction to western philosophy is easy to read and includes colorful biographies of the philosophers. These help in understanding how certain ideas of the various thinkers evolved.
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Will Durant has the ability to make a dry subject (though this isn't really dry) into a compelling story. For those who are often confused about the various winds of philosophical fancy that have gripped secular society over the centuries, this is a great introduction. From the Pre-Platonics to Neitzche, Mr. Durant presents a simple and effective survey of thought. He is hobbled by his aversion to Biblical truth, but this is a much better introduction to philosophy then Sophie's World (which is significantly unimpressive).-Kelly Whiting
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Not my cup of tea
Despite all the other reviews here, I bought this to enlighten myself as to what philosophy was all about and what the philosophers actually said. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2007 by Mist of Time
ENTROPIE, ANTHROPIE...
EPICURE, RABELAIS, MENDEL, conscience
moving by enkephaline connecting or linking
our brain with expansion of universe as was
saying GASSENDI , FRANCISCO DE... Read more
moving by enkephaline connecting or linking
our brain with expansion of universe as was
saying GASSENDI , FRANCISCO DE... Read more
Published on 17 Jun 1997
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