History's Greatest Philosophers: Classical Wisdom For Modern Times
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What does it mean to be a philosopher? Being a deep thinker? Taking a stand against the norms of society? Being really good at winning an argument? The beauty of philosophy is that there is no one answer and that it’s worth asking that question across every aspect of the human condition.
In History’s Greatest Philosophers: Classical Wisdom for Modern Times, Jamie Ryder journeys through the lives of some of the world’s most radical thinkers, leaders, politicians and creatives to uncover the truth of philosophy and different wisdom traditions.
From the political arenas of Cicero and Niccolo Machiavelli to the everyday living of Mary Wollstonecraft and Sojourner Truth, get a bird’s eye view into what it means to live and die by what you believe in. Discover ageless truths about the nature of the world and human relationships. Learn how to practice philosophy and not just talk about it.
Praise for this book
"Keen to widen my horizons, my reading habits extend beyond fiction and fluff. History's Greatest Philosophers is a great starting point for those who want to take their dabbling further.
I was familiar with a few of these influential thinkers, but have learned about so many more, illuminating my path to a broader reading list. Jamie has made an excellent case for expanding my knowledge of these diverse men and women from across the centuries.
Take Richard Wright, for instance. I'll turn to History's Greatest Philosophers for context before reading his novels. Each time I take on another philosopher, I'll dip in again. This book remains valuable long after the first read."
"The book is a wonderful exegesis of the works of philosophers we know and love...and has brought them alive for the reader in the modern era.
The book speaks of the eternal wisdom which speaks to our present day and helps us to reflect on the journeys taken by these great men and what we can learn from them and take away in our own lives."
"A brilliant read! A comprehensive, quick-start guide to philosophy that is entertaining, practical and life-enhancing."
"History's Greatest Philosophers gives us a look at the people, those individuals who are credited with being some of the most impressive, deep-thinking, and impressive people to have lived.
I've never been much of a student of philosophy, but a look at the histories of these great minds, and how their beginnings, their trials and tribulations, and the world in which they lived that all combined to give them their ideas and their philosophies, was fascinating."