The Story of Philosophy by Will Durant ^ This book more than any other
The Story of Philosophy
Will Durant
The Story of Philosophy
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The Story of Philosophy by Will Durant
surprised nobody mentioned "The Story of Philosophy" by Will Durant, which not only talks about philosophy, but the lives of the philosophers and the historical backgrounds. philosophy is gradually becoming more literature-like, which is hard to appreciate without the context. ps. it is also a 1930s best sellers.