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A History of Western Philosophy

by Bertrand Russell · 1945

Philosophy · ranked #6 in category

Twenty-five centuries of ideas, opinionated and surprisingly entertaining; a famous one-volume tour.

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Category
Philosophy
First published
1945 · 1940s
Author
Bertrand Russell
Standing
Recommended

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