Philosophers Who Changed History

This visual celebration of the world's most celebrated thinkers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and pioneering ideas.

This book is perfect for those interested in philosophy, politics, history, and literature, or for anyone looking to broaden their understanding of philosophy. Philosophers Who Changed History places well-known philosophers in their historical and cultural context, allowing you to see how they came to influence philosophy. 

This edition includes:

- An overview of the lives and works of around 80 influential philosophers, from the Classical era to the present
- Eight pages of brand-new content with 12 new entries, including Frederick Douglass and Luce Irigaray
- Lavishly illustrated portraits of each philosopher, accompanied by photographs of their homes, studies, and personal artifacts

Each philosopher is introduced with a realistic portrait and biographical entries that explore the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced them. Entries delve into each individual's key ideas and working methods, providing a powerful sense of the time and place in which they lived. Philosophers Who Changed History offers revealing insights into what drove these thinkers to develop new ways of understanding the world.