Story Of Philosophy By Will Durant | Exclusive [extra Quality]
Unlike other histories that list doctrines and "-isms," Durant exclusively focuses on the philosopher as a living human being . He dedicates entire chapters to the lives of Plato, Aristotle, Francis Bacon, Spinoza, Voltaire, Kant, Schopenhauer, Herbert Spencer, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Henri Bergson.
: Profiles include Arthur Schopenhauer , Herbert Spencer , and Friedrich Nietzsche . story of philosophy by will durant exclusive
The book is divided into major chapters covering the titans of Western thought: Unlike other histories that list doctrines and "-isms,"
To understand the exclusive nature of The Story of Philosophy , one must first understand the man behind it. Will Durant (1885–1981) was a philosopher, historian, and writer, but above all, he was a teacher. While pursuing his doctorate at Columbia University, he became disillusioned with the esoteric, technical nature of contemporary philosophy. He believed that philosophy was not a puzzle for specialists but a necessary tool for living. The book is divided into major chapters covering