A Short History of Western Thought outlines the 2,500-year history of European ideas from the philosophers of Classical Antiquity to the thinkers of today; no m

This is a comprehensive introduction to the history of Western Philosophy from the Pre-Socratics to Twentieth Century thought. In addition to all the key figure

Outlines the 2,500-year history of European ideas from the philosophers of Classical Antiquity to the thinkers of today.

The world's great philosophers have always wrestled with the crucial questions about human nature and the world we live in: How should we live our lives? What i