A Brief History of Western Philosophy

Name: A Brief History of Western Philosophy
Author: Bertrand Russell

西方哲学简史

by Bertrand Russell (伯特兰·罗素)

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"A Brief History of Western Philosophy" is one of the representative works of the British philosopher, logician, and mathematician Bertrand Russell. It records the development of Western philosophy from the ancient Greek philosophy where Western philosophy originated to the early twentieth century. The book records the development of Western philosophy focusing on various philosophical schools and their representative philosophers. It also describes the historical background of the emergence of each philosophical school and the life era of the philosophers, so that readers can better understand the development of Western philosophy and understand that the emergence and development of metaphysical philosophy has its profound social, political and economic background and is the product of their development.

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The subjectivity is too strong, it's a bit scary. Russell's fondness for Greek culture runs through the whole story, and he introduces this period of history best, but he still has a strong personal opinion in the film. Because if you read the complete works of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, etc., You may have a different view than him. In the modern part, personal preferences are too obvious, and the evaluation of Locke and Rousseau are simply two extremes. One is so good that I wish I could write an endless book, and the other is full of shortcomings and has no merit. But I happened to have read more than one of their works, which was contrary to Russell's feelings! This book is readable, but it contains views that Russell has chewed on. You still have to read the book one by one to get your own impressions. It is not suitable for people who are new to philosophy, nor is it suitable for people who specialize in a certain philosophical field or character.
6 likes1y ago
"A Brief History of Western Philosophy" by Robert Rowland I am a historically illiterate person, and there is no difference between reading it roughly and reading it carefully. Judging from the author's timeline, this book has strict logic. What's in the book? It can help you think through some simple questions, if you are as mentally retarded as me. For example, why not reverse "up/down". Open your mind, think wildly, and then work hard to think about a problem, and then you will become an alien in the eyes of others, and later, you will go crazy together. Let's understand it. If you don't think deeply about it, you won't understand it. Just get over it. Don't be too serious, just be clear. The author tells you that great power is not omnipotent. Worth reading, no matter how you read it.
5 likes1y ago
Read it. . .
1 like2y ago
Really good!
2y ago