Back to home page
|Listed in category:
EXTRA 20% OFF WITH CODE GGJUNEBOOKS21See all eligible items and terms

Picture 1 of 6

Picture 1 of 6
Picture 2 of 6
Picture 3 of 6
Picture 4 of 6
Picture 5 of 6
Picture 6 of 6
Have one to sell?
Sell it yourself

The Story of Philosophy – Will Durant – Washington Square Press – PB

Garraty's Garden
(46)
Seller's other items
Contact seller
C $5.00
C $4.00 with coupon code
Condition:
Acceptable
“Moderate surface and edge wear on coverSpine creased with slight leanBinding intact, no loose ”... Read moreabout condition
Shipping:
C $8.74 Canada Post Tracked Packet - USA.
International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges.
International shipping - items may be subject to customs processing depending on the item's customs value.
 
Sellers declare the item's customs value and must comply with customs declaration laws.
 
Information
As the buyer, you should be aware of possible:
• Delays from customs inspection.
• Import duties and taxes which buyers must pay.
• Brokerage fees payable at the point of delivery.
 
Your country's customs office can offer more details, or visit eBay's page on international trade.
Located in: L'Ile-Bizard, Quebec, Canada
Delivery:
Estimated between Mon, Jul 14 and Tue, Jul 22 to 94104
Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the seller's shipping history, and other factors. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns:
No returns accepted.
Payments:
     Diners Club

Shop with confidence

eBay Money Back Guarantee
Get the item you ordered or your money back. Learn moreeBay Money Back Guarantee - opens new window or tab
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:156958499908
Last updated on May 10, 2025 10:04:56 EDTView all revisionsView all revisions

Item specifics

Condition
Acceptable
A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. The binding may be slightly damaged but integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text, but no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller Notes
“Moderate surface and edge wear on coverSpine creased with slight leanBinding intact, no loose ...
Format
Paperback
Book Title
The Story of Philosophy: The Lives and Opinions of the Greater...
Author
Will Durant
Publisher
Washington Square Press / Pocket Books
Genre
Philosophy
Topic
Popular Philosophy
ISBN
9780671739164

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Pocket Books
ISBN-10
0671739166
ISBN-13
9780671739164
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1080099

Product Key Features

Edition
2
Book Title
Story of Philosophy
Number of Pages
528 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Philosophers, History & Surveys / General, Civilization, Reference
Publication Year
1991
Genre
Philosophy, Biography & Autobiography, History
Author
Will Durant
Format
Mass Market

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
10.7 Oz
Item Length
6.8 in
Item Width
4.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
19
Dewey Decimal
190
Table Of Content
Contents Preface to the Second EditionTo the ReaderIntroduction: On the Uses of Philosophy Chapter 1: Plato I. The Context of Plato 1II. SocratesIII. The Preparation of PlatoIV. The Ethical ProblemV. The Political ProblemVI. The Psychological ProblemVII. The Psychological SolutionVIII. The Political SolutionIX. The Ethical SolutionX. Criticism Chapter 2: Aristotle and Greek Science I. The Historical BackgroundII. The Work of AristotleIII. The Foundation of LogicIV. The Organization of Science1. Greek Science before Aristotle2. Aristotle as a Naturalist3. The Foundation of BiologyV. Metaphysics and the Nature of GodVI. Psychology and the Nature of ArtVII. Ethics and the Nature of HappinessVIII. Politics1. Communism and Conservatism2. Marriage and Education3. Democracy and AristocracyIX. CriticismX. Later Life and Death Chapter 3: Francis Bacon I. From Aristotle to the RenaissanceII. The Political Career of Francis BaconIII. The EssaysIV. The Great Reconstruction1. The Advancement of Learning2. The New Organon3. The Utopia of ScienceV. CriticismVI. Epilogue Chapter 4: Spinoza I. Historical and Biographical1. The Odyssey of the Jews2. The Education of Spinoza3. Excommunication4. Retirement and DeathII. The Treatise on Religion and the StateIII. The Improvement of the IntellectIV. The Ethics1. Nature and God2. Matter and Mind3. Intelligence and Morals4. Religion and ImmortalityV. The Political TreatiseVI. The Influence of Spinoza Chapter 5: Voltaire and the French Enlightenment I. Paris:ŒdipeII. London:Letters on the EnglishIII. Cirey:The RomancesIV. Potsdam and FrederickV. Les Délices: TheEssay on MoralsVI. Ferney:CandideVII. The Encyclopedia and the Philosophic DictionaryVIII.Écrasez l'InfameIX. Voltaire and RousseauX. Dénouement Chapter 6: Immanuel Kant and German Idealism I. Roads to Kant1. From Voltaire to Kant2. From Locke to Kant3. From Rousseau to KantII. Kant HimselfIII. The Critique of Pure Reason1. Transcendental Esthetic2. Transcendental Analytic3. Transcendental DialecticIV. The Critique of Practical ReasonV. On Religion and ReasonVI. On Politics and Eternal PeaceVII. Criticism and EstimateVIII. A Note on Hegel Chapter 7: Schopenhauer I. The AgeII. The ManIII. The World as IdeaIV. The World as Will1. The Will to Live2. The Will to ReproduceV. The World as EvilVI. The Wisdom of Life1. Philosophy2. Genius3. Art4. ReligionVII. The Wisdom of DeathVIII. Criticism Chapter 8: Herbert Spencer I. Comte and DarwinII. The Development of SpencerIII. First Principles1. The Unknowable2. EvolutionIV. Biology: The Evolution of LifeV. Psychology: The Evolution of MindVI. Sociology: The Evolution of SocietyVII. Ethics: The Evolution of MoralsVIII. Criticism1. First Principles2. Biology and Psychology3. Sociology and EthicsIX. Conclusion Chapter 9: Friedrich Nietzsche I. The Lineage of NietzscheII. YouthIII. Nietzsche and WagnerIV. The Song of ZarathustraV. Hero-MoralityVI. The SupermanVII. DecadenceVIII. AristocracyIX. CriticismX. Finale Chapter 10: Contemporary European Philosophers I. Henri Bergson1. The Revolt Against Materialism2. Mind and Brain3. Creative Evolution4. CriticismII. Benedetto Croce1. The Man2. The Philosophy of the Spirit3. What Is Beauty?4. CriticismIII. Bertrand Russell1. The Logician2. The Reformer3. Epilogue Chapter 11: Contemporary America
Synopsis
This brilliant and concise account of the lives and ideas of the world's great philosophers --Plato, Aristotle, Bacon, Spinoza, Voltaire, Kant, Schopenhauer, Spencer, Nietzsche, Bergson, Croce, Russell, Santayana, James, and Dewey--is "a delight" ( The New York Times ) and remains one of the most important books of our time. Will Durant chronicles the ideas of the great thinkers, the economic and intellectual environments which influenced them, and the personal traits and adventures out of which each philosophy grew. Durant's insight and wit never cease to dazzle; The Story of Philosophy is an essential book for anyone who wishes to understand the history and development of philosophical ideas in the Western world., A brilliant and concise account of the lives and ideas of the great philosophers--Plato, Aristotle, Bacon, Spinoza, Voltaire, Kant, Schopenhauer, Spencer, Nietzsche, Bergson, Croce, Russell, Santayana, James, and Dewey-- The Story of Philosophy is one of the great books of our time. Few write for the non-specialist as well as Will Durant, and this book is a splendid example of his eminently readable scholarship. Durant's insight and wit never cease to dazzle; The Story of Philosophy is a key book for any reader who wishes to survey the history and development of philosophical ideas in the Western world., A brilliant and concise account of the lives and ideas of the great philosophers, from Plato to Dewey. Few write for the non-specialist as well as Will Durant, and this book is a splendid example of his eminently readable scholarship. Durant's insight and wit never cease to dazzle; The Story of Philosophy is a key book for anyone who wishes to survey the history and development of philosophical ideas in the Western world.
LC Classification Number
B72 .D8

Item description from the seller

About this seller

Garraty's Garden

100% positive feedback•65 items sold

Joined Aug 2000
Usually responds within 24 hours
All my life I have been a deep lover of stories. They connect us to a different perspective and open to us worlds that leave us wide eyes and grinning. A good book, a really good one that you just ...
See more
Visit storeContact

Detailed seller ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
--
Reasonable shipping cost
--
Shipping speed
5.0
Communication
5.0

Popular categories from this store

See allcategories
Other

Seller feedback (23)

All ratings
Positive
Neutral
Negative
See all feedback

Product ratings and reviews

Learn more
4.6
5 product ratings
  • 3 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
  • 2 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars

Would recommend

Good value

Compelling content

Most relevant reviews

See all 3 reviews
  • by hcollison760
    Feb 16, 2021

    It is very good!

    I already have a copy of it but, I wore out. This is a replacement. The book is excellent and, it is interesting to read.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: greatbookprices2

  • by 45oZwW9ySd-@Deleted
    Aug 04, 2016

    great read

    A few pages were ripped out from the very front of the book.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: snouwbr

  • by t.sterling12
    Aug 18, 2017

    Good buy

    Thumbs up

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

More to explore: