Publisher's Synopsis
This book invites you to get close to the minds of Western philosophers, to learn how these renowned philosophers thought about the universe and life, how they formulated a complete set of concepts to express their ideas, and what kind of inspiration their insights have for us modern people. Standing on the shoulders of these twenty-four giants, one will not feel unfamiliar with the main axes of development and specific styles of Western thought, and will further broaden one's horizons and elevate one's thinking, making this a very suitable introductory book for those who are in touch with Western philosophy.