Thorough and lucid survey of Western philosophy from pre-Socratics to mid 20th century: major figures, currents, trends, literature, significance, and more. Valuable section on contemporary philosophy - Brentano, Ortega, Heidegger, others. One of the best elementary history of philosophy available. Brevity and clarity of exposition... - Ethics. | History Of Philosophy by Julian Marias, Paperback | Indigo Chapters