The Philosophers' Library
Books that Shaped the World
by Adam Ferner; Chris Meyns
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Pub Date 12 Oct 2021 | Archive Date 30 Dec 2021
Quarto Publishing Group – Ivy Press | Ivy Press
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Description
The Philosophers' Library features the most important philosophy manuscripts and books as stepping stones to take your through the history of philosophy.
By cataloguing the history of philosophy via its key works, this book reflects the physical results of human thinking and endeavour; brilliant thought manifested in titles that literally changed the course of knowledge, sometimes by increments, and sometimes with revolutionary impact.
This is a unique book of books, all as beautiful as they are important, whether they be ancient, modern or those in-between. Eye-catching antique fonts on leather covers, inked illustrations on vellum, and inspiring graphics on well-worn jackets draw the reader in.
Each book is detailed with publication date and title, the author is described, his or her key work outlined, and its context highlighted. The text brings these books as artefacts to life, telling the story of what philosophy was and is, how it appeared and when
By cataloguing the history of philosophy via its key works, this book reflects the physical results of human thinking and endeavour; brilliant thought manifested in titles that literally changed the course of knowledge, sometimes by increments, and sometimes with revolutionary impact.
This is a unique book of books, all as beautiful as they are important, whether they be ancient, modern or those in-between. Eye-catching antique fonts on leather covers, inked illustrations on vellum, and inspiring graphics on well-worn jackets draw the reader in.
Each book is detailed with publication date and title, the author is described, his or her key work outlined, and its context highlighted. The text brings these books as artefacts to life, telling the story of what philosophy was and is, how it appeared and when
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780711253094 |
| PRICE | US$40.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 272 |
Featured Reviews
jc C, Educator
The Philosophers' Library: Books that Shaped the World is a timeline of the most important philosophy books through the ages. It is full of wonderful illustrations of the key texts. It is perfect for historians and philosophy students alike. It is interesting to follow the progression of human thinking, and to see illustrations of the actual books. One bit that made me smile was the inclusion of Marie Kondo and 'The Life Changing Magic of Tidying' . Overall an interesting read.
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