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The story of philosophy
The Lives and Opinions of the Greater Philosophers
Book • 1991
In 'The Story of Philosophy,' Will Durant profiles several key Western philosophers, starting with Socrates and Plato and continuing through to Friedrich Nietzsche.
The book highlights the interconnection of their ideas and how each philosopher's thoughts influenced the next.
Durant also delves into the economic and intellectual environments that shaped these philosophers' works, as well as their personal traits and adventures.
The book is known for its accessible and humanizing approach to philosophy, making complex ideas understandable and engaging for a broad audience.
The book highlights the interconnection of their ideas and how each philosopher's thoughts influenced the next.
Durant also delves into the economic and intellectual environments that shaped these philosophers' works, as well as their personal traits and adventures.
The book is known for its accessible and humanizing approach to philosophy, making complex ideas understandable and engaging for a broad audience.
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Mentioned by Nval Ravakant; he is currently reading this book.
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