I like the fact female philosophers are included in this book, for example I had no idea Socrates was influenced by a female philosopher (Diotima of Mantinea). I would say this makes a nice light initial foray into philosophy/sociological thought, this book may be a good platform form for some to be introduced to different philosophers. I adored the snippets of information we received of some of the philosophers’ personal lives, and the connections and tensions between some of the philosophers.
It is slightly lighter than I thought it would be when it comes to content, but the book has introduced me to some scholars I was unaware of and will now look further into. That being said I was expecting this to be a tad weightier when it came to what and how much was written for each scholar/thinker identified.
The images and graphics utilised in this book overall are well done and I enjoyed them as much as what was written, and the book contains some lovely quotes from the philosophers/scholars cited within it. Charting the development of ideas across the centuries in both the East and West, from ancient Chinese philosophy to the work of contemporary thinkers, Philosophers provides a compelling glimpse into the personal lives, loves, and influences of the great philosophers as they probed into life's "big ideas". Lavishly illustrated with photographs and paintings of philosophers, their homes, friends, studies, and their personal belongings, together with pages from original manuscripts, first editions, and correspondence, this book introduces the key ideas, themes, and working methods of each featured individual, setting their ideas within a wider historical and cultural context. Introduced with a stunning portrait of each featured philosopher, entries trace the ideas and beliefs, and the relationships and rivalries that inspired the great thinkers and influenced their work, providing revealing insights into what drove them to question the meaning of life and come up with new ways of understanding the world. An illuminating celebration of more than 80 of the world's most important thinkers, this book explores the fascinating stories of their lives, their loves, and their pioneering ideas.
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