THE history of Western philosophy by one of the 20th century's greatest philosophers. It is also the 20th century's best-selling philosophy book - because of its beautifully clear prose style and its accessibility to the philosophical voice. A great introduction for those starting to get a grip with the subject, or a fascinating read for those hoping to expand on more in-depth ideas.
Ed Scotland (Wed 20th Jul 2011)
Publisher synopsis: First published in 1946, History of Western Philosophy went on to become the best-selling philosophy book of the twentieth century. A dazzlingly ambitious project, it remains unchallenged to this day as the ultimate introduction to Western philosophy. Providing a sophisticated overview of the ideas that have perplexed people from time immemorial, it is 'long on wit, intelligence and curmudgeonly scepticism', as the New York Times noted, and it is this, coupled with the sheer brilliance of its scholarship, that has made Russell's History of Western Philosophy one of the most important philosophical works of all time.
ISBN: 9780415325059
Pub. Date: 2nd Feb 2004
Pages: 778
Height: 216mm
Width: 138mm
Spine: 43mm
Weight: 975gms