A New History of Western Philosophy: In Four Parts

By Anthony Kenny

Book Overview

The individual volumes of Sir Anthony Kenny's acclaimed History of Western Philosophy have been hailed as "wonderfulauthoritativehugely rewarding" (Times Higher Education Supplement) and "genial and highly accessible" (London Review of Books). Now these four splendid books have been combined into one magnificent volume, providing a continuous sweeping account of the great thought of the Western world. Here readers will find not only an authoritative guide to the history of philosophy, but also a compelling introduction to every major area of philosophical inquiry. Kenny tells the story of philosophy chronologically, his lively narrative bringing the great philosophers to life and filling in the historical and intellectual background to their work. Kenny also looks closely at each of the main areas of philosophical exploration: knowledge and understanding; science; metaphysics; mind and soul; the nature and content of morality; political philosophy; and God. A New History of Western Philosophy is a stimulating chronicle of the intellectual development of Western civilization, allowing readers to trace the birth and growth of philosophy from antiquity to the present day.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199656495
• ISBN13: 9780199656493
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 1088 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.2" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

BEST One-Volume History of Western Philosophy

I read the two "classics" (Russel and Durant) and did not like either. Did not engage me as fun reading and time spent in pre-Socratic era just bores me. Kenny's work is quite readable. Time he spends on pre-Socratic era is just right coverage. The long introduction to the book is advised reading, but it is a grind. The book is excellent; just get through the intro, which is valuable background. Five stars since, IME, this is the BEST one-volume history of Western philosophy.