Story Of Philosophy — By Will Durant

Durant’s response was essentially that he would rather have a million people reading a "simplified" version of Spinoza than zero people reading the original Ethics . He wasn't trying to replace the primary texts; he was building a bridge to them. The public agreed, and the book's success allowed Durant and his wife, Ariel, to spend the next 50 years writing their Pulitzer Prize-winning series, The Story of Civilization . Final Thought: A Invitation to Think

The book is organized chronologically and biographically. Durant devotes full chapters to major thinkers, plus shorter sections on related figures or schools. story of philosophy by will durant

If you’ve ever felt intimidated by the "Great Books" or found yourself lost in the jargon of modern academia, Durant’s masterpiece was written specifically for you. The Vision: Philosophy for the People Durant’s response was essentially that he would rather