--- product_id: 257428806 title: "A History of Western Philosophy: And Its Connection with Political and Social Circumstances from the Earliest Times to the Present Day" price: "€ 78.61" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/257428806-a-history-of-western-philosophy-and-its-connection-with-political store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Top #12 in Western Philosophy 906 pages of deep knowledge Trusted Simon & Schuster paperback A History of Western Philosophy: And Its Connection with Political and Social Circumstances from the Earliest Times to the Present Day **Price:** € 78.61 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the wisdom that shapes the world — don’t miss out on the ultimate philosophy guide! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A History of Western Philosophy: And Its Connection with Political and Social Circumstances from the Earliest Times to the Present Day - **How much does it cost?** € 78.61 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/257428806-a-history-of-western-philosophy-and-its-connection-with-political) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Highly Acclaimed:** 4.7-star rating from 741 readers confirms its status as a must-have classic. - • **Accessible Format:** Lightweight paperback designed for on-the-go intellectuals. - • **Timeless Relevance:** Explore philosophy’s impact on political and social currents from ancient times to today. - • **Top-Ranked Authority:** Join thousands engaging with a #12 bestseller in Western Philosophy. - • **Comprehensive Mastery:** Dive into 906 pages of expertly curated Western philosophy insights. ## Overview This 906-page paperback from Simon & Schuster is a definitive one-volume exploration of Western philosophy, connecting ideas to political and social contexts from earliest times to the present. Ranked #12 in Western Philosophy and boasting a 4.7-star rating from over 700 readers, it’s a trusted resource for professionals seeking intellectual depth and cultural insight. ## Description Hailed as “lucid and magisterial” by The Observer , this book is universally acclaimed as the outstanding one-volume work on the subject of Western philosophy. Considered Review: Book arrived as described. Good customer orientated seller. - Book arrived as described. Good customer orientated seller. Came with a very polite message to get in touch with the seller if there was at all anything amiss with the product. Review: Very goog! - Very good! ## Features - Binding : paperback - Pages : 906 - Publisher : Simon & Schuster ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #3,888 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #12 in Western Philosophy #21 in Philosophy Movements #1,520 in Textbooks & Study Guides | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 741 Reviews | ## Images ![A History of Western Philosophy: And Its Connection with Political and Social Circumstances from the Earliest Times to the Present Day - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711XWHoMdjL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book arrived as described. Good customer orientated seller. *by S***N on 3 December 2024* Book arrived as described. Good customer orientated seller. Came with a very polite message to get in touch with the seller if there was at all anything amiss with the product. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very goog! *by A***R on 10 January 2025* Very good! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to read overview of thousands of years of philosophy *by B***E on 26 April 2015* It took a while before I finally finished "The History of Western Philosophy." There is a lot of history and Bertrand Russell covers a lot of history very quickly and briefly and still the book is 900 pages thick. That said, it was well written and not too hard to read. The hardest for me was to keep track of all the relationships explained. To truly understand all of them, I'd need to read it a couple more times. Summarizing "The History of Western Philosophy" is not possible in a book review and I won't attempt it. One important topic in this book is that it is as much "history" as "Philosophy" Thus at the times where there was less important contributions to the field of philosophy, the author still summarizes the history that happened and how that influenced later philosophers. In fact, how the history influenced philosophy and how philosophy influenced history is a key theme throughout the book. Russell shows has they are intertwined and caused each other. The book has three large parts (each about 300 pages). They are 1) Ancient (mostly Greek) Philosophy, 2) Catholic Philosophy, and 3) Modern Philosophy. The book is chronological with sometimes forward references and a lot of backward references. Of all the philosophies, most of the time is spend on the Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle philosophies as their influence is so huge. Even though Bertrand Russell is quite critical of them and considers them overvalued... I guess he contributes to that by focusing on it much again :) That said, it is also a central theme that Bertrand Russell is not shy whatsoever to give his own opinion about the philosophies, changing his book partly to the philosophies of Bertrand Russell. That also means that if you are looking for a neutral summary of philosophers, then this book is not it. The opinions of the author did probably made the book more readable and accessible as it is at times as if he joins the philosophical discussion... except that the other philosophers are not able to argue back to Bertrand Russell. Unfair... I thoroughly enjoyed the History of Western Philosophy. It was thorough in breath though sometimes shallow in depth. That caused me to learn a huge amount about history and the role of philosophy. For anyone interested in that and not bothered by the lack of neutrality, this book is highly recommended. 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