The Story of Philosophy, Will Durant
The Story of Philosophy, Will Durant
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The Story of Philosophy
The Lives and Opinions of the Greater Philosophers

Author: Will Durant

Narrator: Graham Dunlop

Unabridged: 22 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/27/2024

Synopsis

The Story of Philosophy is a captivating intellectual journey that explores the evolution of human thought and the enduring legacy of great thinkers throughout history. Written by the renowned author Will Durant, this monumental work provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the world's philosophical traditions, from ancient Greece to the modern era.
Through 11 volumes, each dedicated to a specific philosopher or philosophical era, Durant delves into the intricacies of thought, revealing the profound impact of philosophy on human civilization. From Plato's idealism to Aristotle's empirical inquiry and Francis Bacon's scientific revolution, this series offers a deep dive into the intellectual tapestry of human history.
The Story of Philosophy is a timeless exploration of the quest for knowledge and wisdom, making it essential reading for anyone curious about the foundations of human thought."

About Will Durant

Will Durant (1885–1981) was an award-winning American writer, historian, and philosopher. He and his wife were awarded the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 1968 for Rousseau and Revolution, and he was a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Durant spent over forty years writing the critically acclaimed eleven-volume Story of Civilization, the later volumes with the help of his wife, Ariel. He sought
to revitalize history by unifying and humanizing the great body of historical
knowledge, which had become voluminous and fragmented into esoteric
subcategories. He also strove to bring
philosophy to the common man. Durant was a champion of human rights, social reform, and the brotherhood of man long before they became well-known issues.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Riku on March 10, 2014

This was a long postponed book as I always thought it would be a long and trudging read, hard to comprehend and harder to remember afterwards. But Durant's treatment of the philosophers and their ideas as organic evolutions of their character and their times was what made the book a joy to read. The......more

Goodreads review by Roy on August 30, 2016

TheStorytried to salt itself with a seasoning of humor, not only because wisdom is not wise if it scares away merriment, but because a sense of humor, being born of perspective, bears a near kinship to philosophy; each is the soul of the other. A few years ago, as I began teaching myself philosophy......more

Goodreads review by Nandakishore on June 23, 2015

This is the best introduction to Western philosophy that the layman can find. It's a "dummies" book which, however, does not assume that the reader is a dummy. I would have given it a five, had it included Eastern philosophies too.......more

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