This anthology looks at the early sages
of Western philosophy and science who
paved the way for Plato and Aristotle
and their successors. Democritus's
atomic theory of matter, Zeno's dazzling
"proofs" that motion is impossible, ...
The
trial and death of Socrates (469-399 BC)
have almost as central a place in
Western consciousness as the trial and
death of Jesus. In four superb
'dialogues', Plato provided the classic
account. Socrates spent a lifetime
analysing ...
The
Most Important and Influential Works of
Western Thought-In One Volume.
This annotated collection of the
influential philosopher's most famous
works includes: Metaphysics, Logic,
Physics, Psychology, Ethics, Politics,
and ...
Philosophy is a subject that influences
many aspects of our lives and our
understanding of our experiences, yet it
can seem dauntingly inaccessible.
Unrivaled in its clarity and insight,
The Story of Philosophy is an
approachable guide
