Philosophers from Socrates to Sartre

By Anoop Verma

4^th Edition 2026

ISBN:81-9864-012-6

Pages: 238

Binding: Paperback

ISBN: 9788198640123

About the Book

Philosophers from Socrates to Sartre presents a panoramic view of the evolution of Western philosophy spanning more than two millennia—from the ancient Greek world to the modern age. Beginning with Socrates—who transformed philosophy into a disciplined enquiry into truth, knowledge, and ethics—and concluding with Jean-Paul Sartre, one of the most influential voices of the twentieth-century existentialism, the book traces the development of ideas that have profoundly shaped Western civilisation.

The work introduces readers to some of the greatest philosophers, including Plato, Aristotle, Spinoza, David Hume, Adam Smith, Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Nietzsche, and many others. Each chapter combines a concise account of the philosopher’s life with the historical and cultural milieu in which the philosopher lived, followed by a lucid exposition of the principal concepts and teachings. Complex philosophical arguments have been explained in clear and accessible language without losing their essential depth and nuance.

A glossary of important philosophical terms has also been included for quick reference and better understanding.

Suitable for students and general readers alike, the book serves as an engaging introduction to the Western philosophy while encouraging a deeper appreciation of the ideas that still continue to influence ethics, politics, science, literature, and society.

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