The first major single-author narrative of the history of philosophy for several decades

Brings to life the great minds of the past

Tells the story of one thousand years of thought: 550 BC to 450 AD

Reveals the origins of many modern ideas and issues

Written for anyone who wants to learn about the intellectual development of mankind - no prior knowledge of ancient philosophy assumed

Perfect for undergraduate use


Sir Anthony Kenny tells the fascinating story of the birth of philosophy and its remarkable flourishing in the ancient Mediterranean world. This is the first of four volumes in which he unfolds a magisterial new history of Western philosophy. Specially written for a broad popular readership, but serious and deep enough to offer a genuine understanding of the great philosophers, Kenny`s lucid and stimulating history will become the definitive work for anyone interested in the people and ideas that shaped the course of Western thought.