A Noteworthy Collection of Famous Philosophers – Book Review

Someone who loves Philosophy can spend thousands of dollars buying classics, filling their library with the works of all the greats. And yet, there really is no need to spend that amount of money on such a collection. What if I told you that you can get the best works of the greatest philosophers of all time in one book?

Instead of choosing to read all of your thoughts, wouldn’t it be nice to have all of your best works and then decide which ones you want to read more of? Well, if this interests you and you want to start diving deep into the philosophical realm, then maybe you want to know such a book. Let me recommend:

“The Horizon Book of the Makers of Modern Thought” edited and introduced by Bruce Mazlishl American Heritage Publishing, Inc., New York, NY; 1960. ISBN: 07-030330-8.

Most of the big names are listed in this 500+ page collection; Nietzsche, Kant, Rousseau, Freud, Voltaire, Descartes, Gandi, Hegel and many more. Also, some of the most ruthless works of military thought such as Machiavelli and Clausewitz. In fact, if you are interested in economic philosophy, what about Marx, Smith, and Kaynes? Yes, they are here too.

Included in this collection are other great minds and thoughts, minds like Leonardo da Vinci, Copernicus, Darwin, and Newton. When you’re done, you’ll have a pretty good overview of the philosophy and you’re ready to open your mind and follow your desire to read more. Fortunately, there is a reading list at the end of this book to do just that. Every personal library should have this collection. Think about it.