Philosophers Who Changed History

This book would be great if you are interested in philosophy, politics, history, and literature or would like to broaden your understanding of philosophy. places well-known philosophers in their historical and cultural context, allowing you to see how they came to influence philosophy. -An overview of the lives and works of around 80 of the world's most influential philosophers - from the Classical era to the present -Eight pages of brand-new content with 12 new entries, including Frederick Douglass and Luce Irigaray -Lavishly illustrated portraits of each philosopher, alongside photographs of their homes, studies, and personal artefacts Each philosopher is introduced with a realistic portrait and biographical entries which trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced them. Entries explore the key ideas and working methods of each individual and set their ideas in context, conveying a powerful sense of the place and the period of history in which they lived. provides revealing insights into what drove each individual to develop new ways of understanding the world.