A History of Western Philosophy Summary
Bertrand Russell

A History of Western Philosophy Summary

The rise of Greek civilization provided missing elements of Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilization. Greek achievements involved the invention of mathematics, science, philosophy, and history. The origins of philosophy date back to 585 BC, the time of Thales, who predicted an eclipse.

The development of Greek thought marks the development of philosophical thought at the forefront of European civilization and had important influence until the most recent developments. This account of philosophical thought...

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