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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.Marias, Julian is the author of 'History of Philosophy', published 1967 under ISBN 9780486217390 and ISBN 0486217396.
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