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I didn't really read the article and I didn't read too many of the comments here, but to sum up this one massive topic or two massive topics, depending on how y
by roryrjb 10y ago
I didn't really read the article and I didn't read too many of the comments here, but to sum up this one massive topic or two massive topics, depending on how you look at it is probably going to fail in such a small amount of space. I just want to say (and I brought this up the last time I commented on a philosophically-themed post on HN) that I highly recommend The History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell as a good and thorough overview of Western philosophy. And while some may argue on his view point perhaps, I would find it difficult for anyone to struggle with his style of writing.
- tommorris 10y agoI'd suggest supplementing Russell's History. Russell is an engaging writer but he does have some pretty strong biases. Understand that Russell's history was written when he was short of time and money, having just been banned from lecturing at the City College of New York (on the grounds of morality). Anthony Kenny's four volume history of philosophy is broader, though not without fault. The most authoritative history of Western philosophy is Frederick Copleston's nine volume series, but that might be a bit too much of a good thing for most people. Do read Russell, but remember he has a whole sack of biases. Berlin provides an excellent review of Russell's History: https://culturalapparatus.wordpress.com/a-history-of-western-philosophy-reviewed-by-isaiah-berlin/ https://culturalapparatus.wordpress.com/a-history-of-western...