Synopsis of The Story Of Philosophy: The Lives And Opinions Of The Greater Philosophers

A Brilliant And Concise Account Of The Lives And Ideas Of The Great Philosophers--Plato, Aristotle, Bacon, Spinoza, Voltaire, Kant, Schopenhauer, Spencer, Nietzsche, Bergson, Croce, Russell, Santayana, James And Dewey--The Story Of Philosophy Is One Of The Great Books Of Our Time. The Story Of Philosophy Is A Key Book For Any Reader Who Wishes To Survey The History And Development Of Philosophical Ideas In The Western World.

Covers The Life And Philosophy Of Most Western Philosophers.
Each Chapter Talks About A Particular Philosopher, His Life, His Philosophy, Positives And Criticism Thus Giving A Good View As Well As Analysis. You May Not Agree With All Of It I.E. The Various Philosophies As Well As The Author'S Analysis/Criticism But All In All A Very Valuable Book To Have If You Are Interested In Western Philosophy.
What Is Missing Is Comparison With Eastern Philosophies Because There Are Places Where There Is An Intersection And Many Others Where They Are Diametrically Opposite.