First published 1945
From ancient Greece to modern Europe, Bertrand Russell's "A History of Western Philosophy" charts the rise and evolution of philosophical inquiry. Traversing the works of Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, and more, Russell illuminates how each era's social and political climate shaped its intellectual landscape. Tackling weighty questions of ethics, metaphysics, and the nature of the mind, this landmark text offers an authoritative yet accessible window into the grand tradition that underpins our civilization.
Genres: history, philosophy, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: academic
Setting: Europe, Greece
Period: Ancient, Medieval, Modern
906 pages · Paperback · Simon & Schuster