Description
This sweeping survey traces the development of Western thought from the ancient Greeks through the major philosophical movements of the modern era. It places influential thinkers and their ideas within the political, religious, scientific, and cultural circumstances that shaped them, revealing how philosophy has both reflected and challenged Western civilization. Combining intellectual history with sharp critical analysis, the work presents complex arguments in a lively, accessible style while offering an unmistakably individual perspective. It is an engaging introduction to the enduring questions surrounding knowledge, ethics, reality, and human society.
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paperback
Simon and Schuster
Published Jan 1, 1972
895 pages
ISBN: 9780671201586
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First Published
1945
Language
eng
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