Ocean State Libraries

"Profiles thirty-seven philosophers while concisely describing their primary ideas and the major theme of their work. The philosophers were selected as the greatest philosopical thinkers for each of the philosophical schools and for their contribution to the history and future of the field of philosophy." --

Investigates the roots of philosophy, when it was still blended with science, and profiles five philosophers from the distant past, considering how their thinking contributed to society and civilizations.