A History of Western Philosophy

Bertrand Russell's A History of Western Philosophy serves as the perfect introduction to its subject; it remains unchallenged as the greatest account of the history of Western thought. Charting philosophy's course from the pre-Socratics up to the early twentieth century, Russell relates each philosopher and school to their respective historical and cultural contexts, providing erudite commentary throughout his invaluable survey. This engaging and comprehensive work has done much to educate and inform generations of general readers; it is written in accessible and elegantly crafted prose and allows for an easy grasp of complex ideas.

• The Great Ideas of Philosophy, 2nd Edition
• The Problems of Philosophy
• What I Believe: 3 Complete Essays on Religion
• The Story of Philosophy: The Lives and Opinions of the Greater Philosophers
• The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
• The Critique of Pure Reason
• The Modern Intellectual Tradition: From Descartes to Derrida
• A Little History of Philosophy
• Great Minds of the Western Intellectual Tradition, 3rd Edition
• The Analysis of Mind: The Complete Work Plus an Overview, Summary, Analysis and Author Biography