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  • Philosophy and the Social Problem (Cram Edition)
    Will Durant
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Philosophy and the Social Problem pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.'Philosophy and The Social Problem' by Will Durant delves into the complex intersection of philosophical thought and the pressing issues confronting society. A profound exploration of social ...
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    25,12 €

  • The Philosophy of Herbert Spencer
    Will Durant
    'The Philosophy of Herbert Spencer' offers a masterly analysis of one of the 19th century’s most formidable intellectual figures. In this work, the celebrated historian and philosopher Will Durant explores Spencer’s monumental project: the 'Synthetic Philosophy,' which sought to unify biology, psychology, sociology, and ethics under the singular law of evolution. Durant meticul...
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  • The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant
    Will Durant
    'The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant' offers a lucid and compelling introduction to the intellectual framework of one of the most significant figures in modern thought. Written by the renowned historian of philosophy Will Durant, this work synthesizes the dense and complex arguments of the Sage of Königsberg into an accessible format for the curious reader.The text delves into the...
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    17,80 €

  • Philosophy and the Social Problem
    Will Durant
    'Philosophy and the Social Problem' is a compelling exploration of the intersection between abstract thought and the practical realities of human society. In this insightful work, Will Durant argues that philosophy has become increasingly detached from life, retreating into academic technicalities while the pressing issues of the modern world remain unaddressed. Durant asserts ...
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  • Anatole France
    Will Durant
    'Anatole France: The Man and His Work' is an insightful biographical and critical study of the celebrated French man of letters, written by the renowned philosopher and historian Will Durant. This work explores the life, philosophy, and literary contributions of the Nobel Prize winner who came to embody the spirit of the Third Republic. Durant provides a lucid examination of Fr...
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    17,33 €

  • Are We Machines?
    Clarence Darrow / Will Durant
    'Are We Machines? : Is Life Mechanical or Is It ’Something Else’?' captures a profound intellectual debate between two of the early 20th century’s most influential thinkers: the renowned defense attorney Clarence Darrow and the celebrated historian and philosopher Will Durant. This work addresses the fundamental question of human existence, exploring whether life is a purely me...
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    17,33 €

  • The Case for India
    Will Durant
    'The Case for India' is a powerful and provocative political treatise written by the renowned historian Will Durant. Following a visit to India in the early 20th century, Durant was so moved by the social and economic conditions under British rule that he felt compelled to set aside his historical research to advocate for the nation’s independence. In this work, he provides a m...
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    23,05 €

  • The Story of Francis Bacon’s Philosophy
    Will Durant
    'The Story of Francis Bacon’s Philosophy' provides a compelling and accessible overview of the intellectual contributions of one of the most pivotal figures in Western thought. Authored by the celebrated historian and philosopher Will Durant, this work examines the life and legacy of Francis Bacon, the thinker who championed the shift from scholasticism to a world governed by e...
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    17,33 €

  • The Story of Schopenhauer’s Philosophy
    Will Durant
    'The Story of Schopenhauer’s Philosophy' by Will Durant offers an accessible and engaging introduction to one of the most influential figures in nineteenth-century German thought. Durant, celebrated for his ability to synthesize complex ideas for a broad audience, delves into the life and central tenets of Arthur Schopenhauer’s system. At the heart of the discussion is the conc...
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    17,33 €

  • Transition
    Will Durant
    'Transition' is a compelling semi-autobiographical novel by the renowned historian and philosopher Will Durant. This work offers a profound exploration of the intellectual and spiritual evolution of a single mind grappling with the rapid societal shifts of the early twentieth century. Through the eyes of its protagonist, the narrative traces a path from the comforts of traditio...
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    27,07 €

  • The Mansions of Philosophy
    Will Durant
    'The Mansions of Philosophy: A Survey of Human Life and Destiny' is a profound exploration of the perennial questions that have shaped human existence. Written by the renowned philosopher and historian Will Durant, this work seeks to bridge the gap between abstract thought and the practical realities of life, love, morality, and society. Durant navigates through complex themes ...
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    32,67 €

  • Voltaire and the French Enlightenment
    Will Durant
    'Voltaire and the French Enlightenment' is a masterfully written exploration of one of the most influential figures in the history of Western thought. Authored by the renowned philosopher and historian Will Durant, this work examines the life, wit, and intellectual contributions of François-Marie Arouet, better known as Voltaire. Durant situates Voltaire at the heart of the 18...
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    17,80 €

  • Contemporary American Philosophers
    Will Durant
    'Contemporary American Philosophers: Santayana, James, and Dewey' is an insightful exploration of the intellectual giants who defined the landscape of modern American thought. Written by the acclaimed philosopher and historian Will Durant, this work provides an accessible yet profound examination of the lives and theories of three central figures: George Santayana, William Jame...
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    17,33 €

  • Contemporary European Philosophers
    Will Durant
    'Contemporary European Philosophers' offers an illuminating and accessible exploration of three of the most influential intellectual figures of the early twentieth century: Henri Bergson, Benedetto Croce, and Bertrand Russell. Written by the esteemed historian and philosopher Will Durant, this work distills complex metaphysical and logical concepts into a compelling narrative t...
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    17,33 €

  • The Story of Aristotle’s Philosophy
    Will Durant
    'The Story of Aristotle’s Philosophy' is an accessible and insightful introduction to the life and thought of one of history’s most influential thinkers. Authored by the renowned philosopher and historian Will Durant, this work distills the vast and complex system of Aristotelian thought into a compelling narrative designed for the general reader. Durant explores the foundation...
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  • Transition
    Will Durant
    'Transition: A Sentimental Story of One Mind and One Era' is an introspective and intellectual autobiography by the renowned philosopher and historian Will Durant. Written during the early decades of the 20th century, the narrative traces the spiritual and mental evolution of a young man navigating the turbulent waters of a changing world. The story follows the author’s journey...
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    27,07 €

  • The Story of Philosophy
    Will Durant
    'The Story of Philosophy' is a comprehensive and engaging chronicle of the lives and ideas of the world’s most influential thinkers. Written by the acclaimed historian Will Durant, this work surveys the progression of Western thought from the foundational teachings of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle through the profound shifts brought about by the Enlightenment and the modern er...
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    32,65 €

  • The Pleasures of Philosophy
    Will Durant
    'The Pleasures of Philosophy' is a comprehensive exploration of the human condition and the search for wisdom in an ever-changing world. Written by the acclaimed historian and philosopher Will Durant, this work seeks to bridge the gap between complex philosophical thought and the practical concerns of daily life. Through a series of engaging essays, Durant examines fundamental ...
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    28,83 €

  • Transition
    Will Durant
    'Transition' is a compelling intellectual narrative by the renowned philosopher and historian Will Durant. Subtitled as a 'sentimental story of one mind and one era,' this work serves as a semi-autobiographical account of a young man’s spiritual and mental evolution during the transformative years of the early 20th century. The story follows the protagonist as he moves away fro...
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    27,09 €

  • The Story of Philosophy
    Will Durant
    'The Story of Philosophy: Aristotle and Greek Science' invites readers to delve into the world of ancient Greece once more, this time guided by the brilliant mind of Aristotle. Will Durant skillfully navigates the life and intellectual contributions of Aristotle, a towering figure in the history of philosophy and science. Aristotle’s empirical approach to understanding the nat...
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    14,11 €

  • The Story of Philosophy
    Will Durant
    Praised for helping to popularize philosophy to the general reader, The Story of Philosophy is a groundbreaking work of creative nonfiction written by Pulitzer Prize winner, Will Durant that chronicles the ideas of over a dozen great thinkers, examines the environments that made them, and contextualizes the evolution of philosophical thought in the Western world. ...
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    15,85 €

  • The Story of Philosophy
    Will Durant
    Embark on an intellectual journey through the minds that shaped Western thought with Will Durant’s The Story of Philosophy. This accessible and engaging work introduces readers to the lives and ideas of history’s greatest thinkers, from ancient Greece to the modern era.Durant masterfully weaves biography, historical context, and philosophical concepts into a narrative that brin...
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    41,81 €

  • Philosophy and the Social Problem
    Will Durant
    Philosophy and the Social Problem, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made o...
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    23,90 €

  • The Story of Philosophy
    Will Durant
    There is a pleasure in philosophy, and a lure even in the mirages of metaphysics, whichevery student feels until the coarse necessities of physical existence drag him from theheights of thought into the mart of economic strife and gain. Most of us have known somegolden days in the June of life when philosophy was in fact what Plato calls it, 'that deardelight'; when the love of...
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    19,99 €

  • Philosophy and the Social Problem
    Will Durant
    IntroductionTHE purpose of this essay is to show: first, that the social problem has been the basic concern of many of the greater philosophers; second, that an approach to the social problem through philosophy is the first condition of even a moderately successful treatment of this problem; and third, that an approach to philosophy through the social problem is indispensable t...
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    17,51 €

  • The Story of Philosophy
    Will Durant
    The Story of Philosophy: The Lives and Opinions of the Greater Philosophers is a 1926 book by Will Durant, in which he profiles several prominent Western philosophers and their ideas, beginning with Socrates and Plato and on through Friedrich Nietzsche. Durant attempts to show the interconnection of their ideas and how one philosopher’s ideas informed the next.There are nine ch...
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    23,32 €

  • Philosophy and the Social Problem;Including a Critical Review
    Will Durant
    Will Durant’s first book analyses the ’social problem’ that he identifies as the gap between the rich and poor. He proposes that knowledge is the answer to this issue and suggests that philosophy is the key to this knowledge.Philosophy and the Social Problem is Will Durant’s 1917 work arguing the importance of philosophical thought within societal functions and government organ...
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    23,33 €

  • The Story of Philosophy - The Lives and Opinions of the World’s Greatest Philosophers;Including an Article on The Story of Philosophy
    Will Durant
    Will Durant’s introduction to Western philosophy takes beginners on a journey through the evolution of thought, intricately examining 19 philosophers from Plato through to Friedrich Nietzsche.The Story of Philosophy - The Lives and Opinions of the World’s Greatest Philosophers examines the ideas of 19 philosophers in 11 succinct chapters. Combining philosophy with history and b...
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    38,89 €

  • The Story of Philosophy
    Will Durant
    The Story of Philosophy: The Lives and Opinions of the Greater Philosophers is a 1926 book by Will Durant, in which he profiles several prominent Western philosophers and their ideas, beginning with Socrates and Plato and on through Friedrich Nietzsche. Durant attempts to show the interconnection of their ideas and how one philosopher’s ideas informed the next.There are nine ch...
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    22,81 €

  • The Life of Greece
    Will Durant
    The Story of Civilization, Volume II: A history of Greek civilization from the beginnings, and of civilization in the Near East from the Death of Alexander to the Roman Conquest of Greece. This is the second volume of the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning series.   ...
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    50,71 €


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