Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 100
EAN: 9780415325059
Edition: 2
ISBN: 0415325056
Label: Routledge
Manufacturer: Routledge
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 784
Publication Date: February 02, 2004
Publisher: Routledge
Studio: Routledge

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Rating: - 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 In many cases the material is simply out of date and/or inaccurate, important philosophers are overlooked or given brief summaries, and favouritism ... Read More

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Rating: - 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 ... Read More

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Rating: - 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 ... Read More

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Rating: - 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 ... Read More

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Rating: - Descartes? Kant? Hegel? ....
Russell's book is essentially an Introduction to Philosophy for the common reader, for he (or she) who is genuinly interested in philosophy but has no, or very little, experience with the subject.

Many of the previous reviewers have already stressed what are some of the major faults of Russell's "History" and in particular his dismissive attitude towards some of the major philosophers from Descartes onwards.
I must say I felt quite surprised: I have read some history of philosophies by both Italian ... Read More

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