The first book to address the historical failures of philosophy—and what we can learn from them Philosophers are generally unaware of the failures of philosop

The first book to address the historical failures of philosophy—and what we can learn from them Philosophers are generally unaware of the failures of philosop

A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice “Charming and brilliant.” —Times Literary Supplement “Provocative, stimulating, wise―the book that our

This unconventional book by a distinguished historian of philosophy tells the story of how humans became rational beings.

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