A History of Western Philosophy

Summary

«A History of Western Philosophy» by Bertrand Russell offers an overview of philosophy from ancient Greek times to the early 20th century. The author examines both the influence of philosophers on the culture of their time and the reciprocal impact of social and scientific contexts on the development of philosophical ideas. Russell emphasizes how human understanding of the world and their place in it has evolved. Special attention is given to the ideas of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, as well as philosophers of the Renaissance, Enlightenment, and Modernism. The book is characterized by its clear and comprehensible presentation of complex ideas, making it accessible not only to specialists but also to a broader audience.