
The Story of Philosophy (Deluxe Edition with The Age of Faith): The Lives and Opinions of the Greater Philosophers The Lives and Opinions of the Greater Philosophers
Includes Bonus Book - The Age of Faith: The Climax of Christianity 1095-1300, From the Crusades through Dante Will Durant, Ph.D.
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Philosophy has often seemed like the castor oil of the disciplines: healthy, but never pleasurable, and best when swallowed quickly and forgotten.
Although this view is understandable, it is regrettable. It isolates intelligent readers from some of the most important thought of Western civilization, much of which underlies our understanding of reality, whether we know it or not.
Will Durant’s classic The Story of Philosophy is a welcome remedy for this misconception, and—in view of the fact that it is nearly 100 years old—a remarkably refreshing one.
Durant does not give the story of philosophy—even Western philosophy—but he does provide a story of philosophy, and an immensely astute, readable, and enjoyable one. He focuses not on schools of thought or subdisciplines, but on the most vigorous, powerful, and appealing thinkers in the Western philosophic tradition, starting with the founding figures of Plato and Aristotle, and taking us through Francis Bacon, the prime theorist of present-day scientific thought, and on to Spinoza, whom Durant prizes above all for his earnest effort to live his own philosophy.
Then Durant proceeds to the wise and witty Voltaire, Nietzsche, whose shadow looms over the history of the twentieth century, and other figures, who are not as well known today as they were when this book was published but retain who vitality and interest.
The Story of Philosophy was first published in 1926, with modest expectations that were soon outgrown. In a few years, it sold 2 million copies. To this day, it is still capturing new readers in America and has found many abroad in translations into Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, French, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish, and Swedish.
The Story of Philosophy is a rare treasure. In an age of dumbing down and short attention spans, it provides a sweeping and absorbing history of some of the most important ideas that have ever been formed by human minds. Reading it is an education in itself—and an enjoyable one. It is not to be missed.
This deluxe edition includes The Age of Faith, the fourth volume in the great series, The Story of Civilization. It covers the years 1095—the launching of the First Crusade—and 1300: the age of Dante Alighieri, whose epic poem Divine Comedy is one of the greatest treasures of our civilization.
In between is a drama of world proportions: the struggle between Christendom and Islam over the Holy Land, leading first to warfare, then to interaction; the conflicts between the popes and the Holy Roman Emperors over sacred versus secular power; the brutal suppression of heretics such as the Cathars and Waldensians; and above all, the rise of the Catholic church to spiritual, intellectual, and moral dominance of the whole of Western Europe.
Durant’s history is not just a matter of kings and popes. He delves into the everyday lives of the people of those times, including their dress and entertainments, their morals and manners. He shows how the economic ascent of medieval Europe from the ruins of the Roman Empire created the Western society that we know today. He also describes the class struggles between nobles, merchants, burghers, and peasants as well as verbal portraits of great historical figures: the English archbishop Thomas à Becket, murdered in his own cathedral; Abelard, a subtle theologian undone by his love for his beautiful student Héloïse; Richard the Lion-Heart, king of England, who preferred adventure to the throne; and Dante, who turned the Catholic theology of the Middle Ages into some of the sublimest poetry ever written.
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The great series The Story of Civilization by Will and Ariel Durant is one of the most monumental achievements in historical writing. In its eleven massive volumes, it tells the story of Western civilization from its origins to the age of Napoleon. This volume, The Climax of Christianity, is taken from The Age of Faith, the fourth in the series. It covers the years between 1095—the launching of the First Crusade—and 1300: the age of Dante Alighieri, whose epic poem Divine Comedy is one of the greatest treasures of our civilization.
By: Will Durant PhD, and others
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Fallen Leaves
- Last Words on Life, Love, War & God
- By: Will Durant
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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The final and most personal work from Pulitzer Prize - winning author and historian Will Durant - discovered 32 years after his death - is a message of insight for everyone who has sought meaning in life or the council of a wise friend in navigating life's journey. From 1968 to 1978, Will Durant made four public allusions to the existence of Fallen Leaves. One, in 1975, hinted at its contents: "a not very serious book that answers the questions of what I think about government, life, death, and God."
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Old Man’s Book
- By Michael on 12-19-15
By: Will Durant
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A History of Western Philosophy
- By: Bertrand Russell
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 38 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Considered to be one of the most important philosophical works of all time, the History of Western Philosophy is a dazzlingly unique exploration of the ideologies of significant philosophers throughout the ages - from Plato and Aristotle through to Spinoza, Kant and the 20th century. Written by a man who changed the history of philosophy himself, this is an account that has never been rivaled since its first publication over 60 years ago.
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Russell's Philosophy, Some History Included
- By Donald on 06-19-21
By: Bertrand Russell
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The Complete Philosophy Collection
- Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, The Art of War by Sun Tzu, Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche, Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson, The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi, As a Man Thinketh and Many More Timeless Classics
- By: Sun Tzu, Marcus Aurelius, Frederich Nietzsche, and others
- Narrated by: Greg Bond
- Length: 113 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Throughout history, great thinkers have explored life, leadership, and self-mastery. This collection presents their most influential works, updated for today’s listeners. Whether seeking guidance on resilience, strategy, or ethics, these timeless classics remain relevant.
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Powerfully relevant.
- By Anonymous User on 04-13-25
By: Sun Tzu, and others
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The Story of Civilization, Volume I: The Ancient World
- By: Phillip Campbell
- Narrated by: Kevin Gallagher
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Children should not just hear about history, they should live it. In The Story of Civilization, the ancient stories that have shaped humanity come alive like never before. Author Phillip Campbell uses his historical expertise and story-telling ability together in tandem to present the content in a fresh and thrilling way.
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A brilliant panorama of the ancient world
- By Palisade on 03-20-19
By: Phillip Campbell
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The Lessons of History
- By: Will, Ariel Durant
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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The authors devoted five decades to the study of world history and philosophy, culminating in the masterful 11-volume Story of Civilization. In this compact summation of their work, Will and Ariel Durant share the vital and profound lessons of our collective past. Their perspective, gained after a lifetime of thinking and writing about the history of humankind, is an invaluable resource for us today.
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This is a must for every Educated Person
- By BradleyBurr on 10-29-07
By: Will, and others
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The Philosophy Collection
- Meditations; The Book of Five Rings; Self Reliance; Beyond Good and Evil; Fear and Trembling; The Art of War; The Enchiridion & Discourses; The Analects of Confucius; The Republic; On the Nature of Things; & Letters from a Stoic
- By: Marcus Aurelius, Miyamoto Musashi, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and others
- Narrated by: Peter Noble, Malk Williams
- Length: 101 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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This collection, read by Audie award-winning narrators, includes unabridged recordings of 11 of the most renowned, widely-read, and essential philosophical works from Ancient Greece and Asia to 19th century America, including Meditations, The Republic, and more.
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Fantastic Selection of Philisophical Essentials
- By Anonymous User on 05-07-25
By: Marcus Aurelius, and others
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Philosophy 101
- From Plato and Socrates to Ethics and Metaphysics, an Essential Primer on the History of Thought
- By: Paul Kleinman
- Narrated by: Wesley Scott
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy theories, principles, and figures of philosophy into tedious discourse that even Plato would reject. Philosophy 101 cuts out the boring details and exhausting philosophical methodology, and instead, gives you a lesson in philosophy that keeps you engaged as you explore the fascinating history of human thought and inquisition.
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A very good presentation
- By Vick on 01-27-25
By: Paul Kleinman
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Friedrich Nietzsche Collection
- The Will to Power, Beyond Good and Evil, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, and Genealogy of Morals
- By: Friedrich Nietzsche
- Narrated by: Gregory T. Luzitano
- Length: 40 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Artfully compiling a selection of Nietzsche’s timeless philosophy and intellectual musings, this book seeks to dispel the mystery and unravel the profound ideas behind this 19th-century intellectual giant. Exploring the driving forces behind Nietzsche’s philosophy, the Friedrich Nietzsche Collection draws on four of his most influential works, painting a rich and compelling picture of his immense legacy. This collection breaks down Nietzsche’s most impactful reflections, ranging from poignant questions about the nature of morality to a passionate call for self-discovery.
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Translate the quotes!!!
- By Helene54 on 03-21-23
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