Review: Wisdom of the West
Editorial Review - Kirkus ReviewsThis is a ""conspectus of Western Philosophy from Thales to Wittgenstein"" compiled by one of the most well-known living philosophers. Larger and more comprehensive than Mr. Russell's History of Western Philosophy, his current book also differs from the earlier one in his placement of each philosopher and philosophic movement in a rather schematic and condensed, but accurate and illuminating historical context. In addition, Mr. Russell has included a collection of pictures -- many in full color -- of men, places, and documents plus diagrams of philosophic ideas which have been imaginatively translated into ""geometrical metaphor"", all of which adds up to an extremely attractive format. As always, Mr. Russell's style is highly lucid and unified; however, one is constantly aware of the presence of the the author as the interpreter of the men and ideas that are presented, and this can be disturbing to the serious student of philosophy. A highly useful, if somewhat luxurious, addition to the reference shelf in the home or public library.
Review: Wisdom Of The West
User Review - GoodreadsServed only as a quick overview of everything. Nothing special, a little sloppy at times. Probably good and informative, especially a practical book for a high school philosophy teacher. Or someone ...
Review: Wisdom of the West
User Review - Nick Smith - GoodreadsRussell's writing is eloquent and effortless, and he is, as always, the master of this subject. Reaching back to the dawn of the great ideas, we are taken through a detailed chronology of the history ... Read full review
Review: Wisdom Of The West
User Review - GoodreadsA good overview of Western philosophy. Useful as a menu to what is available elsewhere.
Review: Wisdom Of The West
User Review - Dan - GoodreadsSolid historical survey of the development of philosophy in the West, specifically for the layman. Very informative and written with Russell's clarity of style and lacerating wit. It was difficult ... Read full review
Review: Wisdom of the West
User Review - Erik Graff - GoodreadsThis amounts to the coffee table version of Russell's History of Philosophy, of which, frankly, I've only read portions. The author is opinionated and this makes both books somewhat less histories of ... Read full review
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User Review - Public_enemy - GoodreadsCombine it with Russell's History of Western Philosophy. Read full review
Review: Wisdom Of The West
User Review - Jack Coleman - GoodreadsGood book for someone who knows nothing of Western Philosophy and wants to know more. This man gets 5stars just for his moral courage if nothing else.Older book but a Gem on my shelf. Read full review
