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100 Philosophers: The Wisdom of the World's Great Thinkers
A definitive treasury of philosophers from around the world, from ancient times to the modern day. A must-read for anyone wanting answers to the most important questions, from those that have dared to ask them.
This essential introduction to world philosophy contains the most noted quotations from 100 of the greatest philosophers in our history. Along with their most famous thoughts, the accompanying text puts each philosopher into the context of their place and time and provides the reader with fascinating but highly accessible insight into the meaning and interpretations of each one.
From Lao Tzu in sixth-century BCE China to Plato in Classical Greece, and from Jean-Jacques Rousseau in the eighteenth century to Noam Chomsky in the twenty-first, the breadth of philosophical thought gives the reader unique insights into different attitudes and cultures around the world – along with the issues that unite and divide us. This timely book is an introduction to world thought and intellectual debate through the eyes and minds of those who, by their very nature, ask the most important questions and can fuel change and progress .
This essential introduction to world philosophy contains the most noted quotations from 100 of the greatest philosophers in our history. Along with their most famous thoughts, the accompanying text puts each philosopher into the context of their place and time and provides the reader with fascinating but highly accessible insight into the meaning and interpretations of each one.
From Lao Tzu in sixth-century BCE China to Plato in Classical Greece, and from Jean-Jacques Rousseau in the eighteenth century to Noam Chomsky in the twenty-first, the breadth of philosophical thought gives the reader unique insights into different attitudes and cultures around the world – along with the issues that unite and divide us. This timely book is an introduction to world thought and intellectual debate through the eyes and minds of those who, by their very nature, ask the most important questions and can fuel change and progress .
- GenresPhilosophy
192 pages, Hardcover
Published September 1, 2022
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April 24, 2022
Rather bland and boring, the descriptions became muddled and repetitive. Grouping the philosophers somehow may have helped. Maybe a good book for a high school or university class but not so much as a casual read.
March 4, 2024
Decent book for new perspectives from a multitude of individuals. This is a good book to go back to and read while reading another book. Over all a decent read.
December 25, 2025
I own many philosophy compilation books at home, but this one is not to my liking. The explanations are bland and boring, and the printing quality strains my eyes.
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February 6, 2023
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La mala ejecución del libro no hace justicia al buen concepto que plantea.
Después de los primeros 20/30 filósofos, el monótono monologo del autor hace sentir que todos son iguales. A partir de los 60, cuesta terminar el libro. Un libro diseñado para ser una lectura ligera, rápida y disfrutable acaba siendo oneroso.
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La mala ejecución del libro no hace justicia al buen concepto que plantea.
Después de los primeros 20/30 filósofos, el monótono monologo del autor hace sentir que todos son iguales. A partir de los 60, cuesta terminar el libro. Un libro diseñado para ser una lectura ligera, rápida y disfrutable acaba siendo oneroso.
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