The Story of Philosophy: The Lives and Opinions of the World's Greatest Philosophers
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Description
📖 Unlock the minds that shaped civilization — don’t miss the conversation everyone’s having!
- BREVITY MEETS DEPTH - A masterful condensation that delivers profound insights without the fluff.
- ENDURING BESTSELLER STATUS - Trusted by thousands with a 4.5-star rating and decades of influence.
- HISTORICAL CONTEXT INCLUDED - Understand philosophy within the economic and cultural forces that shaped it.
- ESSENTIAL FOR INTELLECTUAL GROWTH - Fuel your curiosity and join the timeless conversation shaping modern thought.
- PHILOSOPHYS GREATEST MINDS IN ONE POCKET - Access the lives and ideas of Plato, Nietzsche, Kant & more anytime, anywhere.
‘The Story of Philosophy’ by Will Durant is a celebrated, concise guide to the lives and ideas of the Western world’s greatest philosophers. Spanning from Socrates to Dewey, it blends historical context with accessible summaries, making complex ideas digestible for modern readers. A perennial bestseller with a 4.5-star rating, this book remains a foundational text for anyone eager to deepen their intellectual horizons and engage with the roots of contemporary thought.
Specifications
| Best Sellers Rank | #397,853 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #37 in Philosopher Biographies #253 in History of Civilization & Culture #524 in History of Philosophy & Schools of Thought |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,703) |
| Dimensions | 4.19 x 1.2 x 6.75 inches |
| Edition | Reissue |
| ISBN-10 | 0671739166 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0671739164 |
| Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 528 pages |
| Publication date | January 1, 1991 |
| Publisher | Pocket Books |
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