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The Story of Philosophy: From Kant to William James and the American Pragmatists Compact disc - 2004
by Will Durant; Narrated by Grover Gardner; Read by Grover Gardner
Summary
The Story of Philosophy is a timeless overview of Western thought. Will Durant's goal was to humanize knowledge by centering the story around certain dominant personalities. He brilliantly illustrates how philosophy has evolved over time, explaining the historical, cultural, and political context of each movement and each great thinker. The best-selling philosophy book of the past century, this masterpiece of eloquent, clear prose continues to fascinate.
This volume spans the 5th century B.C. to the 18th century A.D. and discusses the philosophical movements and times of Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, Francis Bacon, Spinoza, Voltaire, and Rousseau.
Details
- Title The Story of Philosophy: From Kant to William James and the American Pragmatists
- Author Will Durant; Narrated by Grover Gardner; Read by Grover Gardner
- Binding Compact Disc
- Edition Unabridged
- Pages 9
- Volumes 9
- Language ENG
- Publisher Audiogo, Auburn, California
- Date October 2004
- ISBN 9781572704206 / 1572704209
- Weight 0.58 lbs (0.26 kg)
- Dimensions 5.89 x 5.17 x 1.16 in (14.96 x 13.13 x 2.95 cm)
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006581930
- Dewey Decimal Code 190