History of Philosophy (Historia de la Filosofia): Julian Marias, Stanley Appelbaum, Clarence C. Strowbridge: 9780486217390: Amazon.com: Books
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent history of philosophyReviewed in the United States on July 11, 2016
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This summer I decided to that I wanted to work my way through several histories of philosophy, and despite this on not having th notoriety of Russell's or Durant's it is simply better than what I've read of either. (I put reading them on pause for this." It offers a sold overview of the history and interaction of metaphysical systems, and unlike Durant doesn't think it is somehow appropriate to skip over 1000 years of philosophy.
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G. Johnston
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Histories of Philosophy In PrintReviewed in the United States on September 13, 2013
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This is a terrific overview, starting with the Pre-Socratics; it has one of the best discussions I've read of how the Greeks managed to turn from myth to rational explanation when trying to figure out the cosmos. I would rank this above Bertrand Russell's famous survey (which I admire, for the most part) and equal to Copleston's much longer work. Highly recommended. I was delighted to find it available as an e-book.
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yehuda
4.0 out of 5 stars Very UsefulReviewed in the United States on October 19, 2015
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This is an extremely useful book for the study of philosophy, although it is hardly stand alone. Marias presupposes the students knowledge of many philosophical ideas, and limits himself to broad overviews of every concept. However, the perspective he offers will prove an invaluable resource in the general appreciation and understanding of trends in philosophy.
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A long standing Jung / Hesse fan
5.0 out of 5 stars Philosophy has a history !Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2014
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Knowing about knowing keeps the ball rolling. This is a well written book from the earliest days of wanting to know about theorems in truth and how these developed from before the Greeks. What is it that we really want to know ? This book is a fun road to travel on that adventure.
