The Story of Philosophy: The Lives and Opinions of the World’s Greatest Philosophers
by Will Durant
The Story of Philosophy: The Lives and Opinions of the World's Greatest Philosophers by Will Durant holds a highly rated rating of 4.09 out of 5, based on 8.6K reader ratings. First published in 1926. The book spans 704 pages.
About The Story of Philosophy: The Lives and Opinions of the World's Greatest Philosophers
A brilliant and concise account of the lives and ideas of the great philosophers—Plato, Aristotle, Bacon, Spinoza, Voltaire, Kant, Schopenhauer, Spencer, Nietzsche, Bergson, Croce, Russell, Santayana, James, and Dewey—The Story of Philosophy is one of the great books of our time. Few write for the non-specialist as well as Will Durant, and this book is a splendid example of his eminently readable scholarship. Durant’s insight and wit never cease to dazzle; The Story of Philosophy is a key book for any reader who wishes to survey the history and development of philosophical ideas in the Western world.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Will Durant |
| Published | 1926 |
| Pages | 704 |
| Genres | Philosophy, Non-Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.09 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 8,618 |
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The Story of Philosophy: The Lives and Opinions of the World's Greatest Philosophers is categorized as Philosophy, Non-Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
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The Story of Philosophy: The Lives and Opinions of the World's Greatest Philosophers was written by Will Durant. It was first published in 1926.
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The ISBN-13 for The Story of Philosophy: The Lives and Opinions of the World's Greatest Philosophers is 9780671739160.0.
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