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Do not mistake this as a reference book I repeat, this is not to be used as a reference book; particularly if you are an academic studying philosophy. The title can be misleading as there is very little "history" here. Russell is undoubtedly a highly influential and important philosopher of the 20th century, but this is a very poor and distorted account of the history of western philosophy. In many cases the material is simply out of date and/or inaccurate, important philosophers are overlooked or given brief summaries, and favouritism is found... more info
Good Introduction to the Subject Being an engineering student, the closest brush I had with the formal study of philosophy was a few university courses, which I barely passed. Therefore, I decided to buy Bertrand Russell's classic work in order to refresh my knowledge. I wish I had done it earlier. Bertrand Russell, one of the greatest minds of the 20th century, enlivens philosophy-from ancient Greece to today. His account is lengthy, as any account of such a subject should, but well worth it. How else does one condense 3000 years of... more info
A classic and a delight to read What Bertrand Russell brings to the history of western philosophy is a clear, readable style and a delightfully opinionated stance. Unlike some writers on western philosophy, Russell is quick to give his opinion on the rigor and the agreeability of not only the philosophies presented, but of the philosophers themselves. He speaks with authority of course since he is considered one of the great minds of the twentieth century. He reaches a wide readership because of his great celebrity, and he is accessible... more info
Magnificent This book is perhaps one of the greatest works of 20th century in itself. Russell somehow manages to write for the layman while being comprehensive in his coverage and fiercely critical in his analysis. In this this book is in a class of its own, and will likely never be surpassed. Of the supposed limitations of Russells effort (that he doesnt pay enough attention to Kant, Hegel or Marx - even though they recieve about the same and equal treatment as everyone else; that he is biased - even though he... more info
