History Of Western Philosophy: And Its Connection With Political And Social Circumstances From The Earliest Times To The Present Day
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A landmark work of intellectual history, History of Western Philosophy: And Its Connection with Political and Social Circumstances from the Earliest Times to the Present Day presents a sweeping survey of philosophical thought from the pre-Socratics of ancient Greece through the modern era, tracing how ideas have shaped — and been shaped by — the political and social worlds in which they emerged. Bertrand Russell argues with characteristic wit and clarity that philosophy cannot be understood in isolation, illustrating how thinkers from Plato and Aristotle to Kant, Hegel, and beyond were deeply embedded in the historical currents of their time. Written in Russell's famously lucid and often acerbic prose, the text balances rigorous intellectual analysis with accessible, even entertaining commentary, making it as readable as it is authoritative. The work chronicles not merely the succession of ideas but the human drama behind them, offering pointed assessments of each philosopher's contributions and shortcomings with refreshing candor. Widely regarded as one of the most ambitious and influential introductions to philosophy ever written, it remains an essential volume for anyone seeking to understand the grand arc of Western thought.
Author: Bertrand Russell
Format: Hardback
Published: 1946, George Allen & Unwin Ltd
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of intellectual history, History of Western Philosophy: And Its Connection with Political and Social Circumstances from the Earliest Times to the Present Day presents a sweeping survey of philosophical thought from the pre-Socratics of ancient Greece through the modern era, tracing how ideas have shaped — and been shaped by — the political and social worlds in which they emerged. Bertrand Russell argues with characteristic wit and clarity that philosophy cannot be understood in isolation, illustrating how thinkers from Plato and Aristotle to Kant, Hegel, and beyond were deeply embedded in the historical currents of their time. Written in Russell's famously lucid and often acerbic prose, the text balances rigorous intellectual analysis with accessible, even entertaining commentary, making it as readable as it is authoritative. The work chronicles not merely the succession of ideas but the human drama behind them, offering pointed assessments of each philosopher's contributions and shortcomings with refreshing candor. Widely regarded as one of the most ambitious and influential introductions to philosophy ever written, it remains an essential volume for anyone seeking to understand the grand arc of Western thought.