The Twenty Greatest Philosophy Books (Book from 2006)
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James Garvey, 20 Books
The essential guide to the top twenty greatest books in philosophy for those who have just never quite found the time to read them.
In this witty and engaging book, James Garvey offers an introductory account of the must-read books from the whole history of philosophical writing. From Plato to Popper, Descartes to Wittgenstein, the greatest books in philosophy have had a huge impact on the development of contemporary society, politics, economics and culture. This entertaining and intelligent guide introduces the philosophical questions central to these books that are of genuine interest to the general reader and opens up often complex and challenging ideas for wider debate.
James Garvey is the Managing Director of the Royal Institute of Philosophy and the Editor of The Philosophers' Magazine
This list was originally published in 2006 and was added to this site about 2 years ago.