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A History of Western Philosophy

And Its Connection with Political and Social Circumstances from the Earliest Times to the Present Day

by Bertrand Russell · 1945 · 895 pages

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About This Book

A comprehensive survey of the development of Western thought from the pre-Socratic era to the early 20th century. Russell examines philosophical movements in relation to their political and social contexts, offering both historical overview and critical analysis.

Book Details

Published

1945

Pages

895

Language

en

ISBN

9780671201586

Awards & Recognition

Nobel Prize in Literature (1950)

Audiobook Available

38h 3m
Narrated by Jonathan Keeble

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