Conversations With Great Thinkers: The Classics For People Too Busy To Read Them

by L. James Hammond

An original philosophical work, written in a readable style. Can also function as an introduction to the Western classics. Praised by leading Chinese intellectuals, it was published (in translation) in both China and Taiwan. Excerpts were published in several Chinese magazines. This book attempts to carry on the tradition of Schopenhauer and Nietzsche. It also attempts to integrate Western philosophy with Zen and other Eastern approaches. Finally, it attempts to revive the Hermetic tradition, which sees the world as an organism. Thus, it has an affinity with primitive thought and with Jung. For more information, visit LJHammond.com

Genres: History

247 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1997

Reviews

[J. · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is an introduction to classical humanities figureheads with a philosophical twist.

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Author L. James Hammond became intrigued with philosophy while still a teen. Research and academic skills learned at Harvard allowed Hammond to compile a series of articles on various topics such as philosophy, religion, ethics, literature, politics, physics, and etc. First published in China, the material reflects the author’s philosophical view of how figures in classical humanities impacted today’s society. The miscellanea index and citations included throughout these articles will encourage adventurist readers who wish to go beyond this superficial introduction to read more works that are classical.