Readership: General readers and students interested in philosophy or the history of human thought.
Anthony Kenny, formerly Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford, and former President, British Academy
Review(s) from previous edition"This wonderful book . . . is not only an authoritative guide to the history of philosophy but also a compelling introduction to every major area of philosophical inquiry. . . . Kennys prose is exceptionally clear . . . He conveys his rich subject matter with a light touch of which only the greatest of writers are capable. . . . This, combined with his breadth and depth of learning and philosophical sophistication, make reading this book hugely rewarding. It is also worth mentioning that the book is beautifully illustrated . . . One is left eager for subsequent volumes and convinced that the intellectual cosmos is, indeed, boundlessly rich. - James Ladyman, Times Higher Education Supplement
Map Introduction 1: Philosophy and Faith: Augustine to Maimonides 2: The Schoolmen: From the Twelfth Century to the Renaissance 3: Logic and Language 4: Knowledge 5: Physics 6: Metaphysics 7: Mind and Soul 8: Ethics 9: God Chronology
Author Anthony Kenny introduces 'A New History of Western Philosophy' in this 'Meet the Author' video