On Reading the History of Philosophy

An exploration of the value of the history of philosophy as a reading practice-that is, as a practice through which words from a philosophical past can give rise to wonder, can alienate, can lead to transformational breakthroughs or can animate a will to create anew.

About the author

Daniel Whistler is Professor of Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Product details

• Authors: Daniel Whistler
• Publisher: Anthem Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 01.11.2023, delayed
• EAN: 9781839988837
• ISBN: 978-1-83998-883-7
• No. of pages: 250
• Series: Anthem Studies in Bibliotherapy and Well-Being; Anthem Studies in Bibliotherap
• Subject: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day