The Story of Philosophy: A History of Western Thought

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Story of Philosophy: A History of Western Thought
Authors and Contributors      By (author) James Garvey
By (author) Jeremy Stangroom
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:432
Dimensions(mm): Height 196,Width 128
Category/GenreHistory of Western philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9781780877532
ClassificationsDewey:109
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Quercus Publishing
Imprint Quercus Publishing
Publication Date 4 July 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The Story of Philosophy sees philosophy for what it is: a passionate, exhilarating quest for human understanding that cannot be reduced to dry categories or simple definitions. It's a story with plot twists, a murder, accidental discoveries, disastrous love affairs, geniuses, idiots, monks, and vagabonds. At the heart of it all are the ideas and obsessions that have captured great thinkers from the very beginning. Packed with intriguing anecdotes and fascinating detail, James Garvey and Jeremy Stangroom bring us face to face with the most important philosophers in western history. Rigorous, refreshingly free of academic jargon, and highly accessible, this is the ideal introduction for anyone who wants to gain a new perspective on philosophy's biggest thoughts.

Author Biography

James Garvey has a PhD from University College London and is secretary of the Royal Institute of Philosophy, editor of The Philosophers' Magazine and the author and editor of several books, including The Ethics of Climate Change and The Twenty Greatest Philosophy Books. Jeremy Stangroom has a PhD from the London School of Economics. He co-founded The Philosophers' Magazine with Julian Baggini in 1997. He is the author and editor of numerous books, most recently Why Truth Matters and Does God Hate Women?

Reviews

'An invaluable introduction to the topic ... offers clarity, insight and the occasional dash of wit' Scotland on Sunday. * Scotland on Sunday *