I just finished
reading The Story of Philosophy by Bryan Magee. What a great
introductory survey of the great philosophers of the world. This book does a wonderful
job of surveying and discussing those major philosophers who have had an impact
upon our view of the world around us including how we see and understand
ourselves.
The book is broken up into nine main
chapters dealing with a specific period of time or philosophic point of view.
For example, the book starts off with The Greeks And Their World, there
are also chapters on The Great Rationalists, The Great Empiricists,
and 20th Century-Philosophy.
The book is 240 pages long with lots
of pictures and small snippets of extra information scattered throughout. At
the end there is an index, glossary, and a section on further reading, which
lists major philosophers and their major works. This book is great for those new to "The Great Conversation" or those looking to be reminded of major figures and major philosophical ideas. Well worth reading.
Get a copy here.
