Russell, Bertrand.

Wisdom of the West. A Historical Survey of Western Philosophy in its Social and Political Setting.

London, Macdonald & Co. Ltd, 1959. 21 cm x 28.2 cm. 320 pages. With black and white and colour illustrations. Original Hardcover. Very good+ condition with only minor signs of external wear.

“Wisdom of the West” is a colourfully illustrated version of Russell’s more scholarly “History of Western Philosophy”.

Includes for example the following essays: Before Socrates / Athens / Early Christianity / Rise of Modern Philosophy / British Empiricism / Enlightenment and Romanticism / Utilitarianism and Since / Contemporary etc.

• Keywords: Bertrand Russell · Bertrand Russell Collection · History · History of Philosophy · Library & Collection Building · Philosophers · Philosophy · Philosophy of History · Philosophy, Ancient · Western Philosophy
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 31063AB