The Story of Philosophy is one of the greatest books of our time. It is a brilliant and succinct account of the lives and ideas of the great philosophers, including Plato, Aristotle, Bacon, Spinoza, Voltaire, Kant, Schopenhauer, Spencer, Nietzsche, Bergson, Croce, Russell, Santayana, James, and Dewey. Few authors are as adept at writing for non-specialists as Will Durant, and this book is a wonderful illustration of his scholarly work that is extremely enjoyable. The Story of Philosophy is a crucial book for any reader who wishes to study the history and evolution of philosophical ideas in the Western world. Durant's intelligence and wit never cease to astound.