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Greatest Minds and Ideas of All Time by Will Durant (2002, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-100743235533
ISBN-139780743235532
eBay Product ID (ePID)2335818
Product Key Features
Book TitleGreatest Minds and Ideas of All Time
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHistory & Surveys / General, Civilization, Essays, Books & Reading
Publication Year2002
GenreLiterary Criticism, Philosophy, Literary Collections, History
AuthorWill Durant
FormatHardcover
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Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight9.1 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2002-075852
Dewey Edition21
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal909
Table Of ContentContents Introduction Chapter One A Shameless Worship of Heroes Chapter Two The Ten "Greatest" Thinkers Chapter Three The Ten "Greatest" Poets Chapter Four The One Hundred "Best" Books for an Education Chapter Five The Ten "Peaks" of Human Progress Chapter Six Twelve Vital Dates in World History Index Copyright © 2002 by John Little, Monica Ariel Mihell, and William James Durant Easton
SynopsisA compendium of the greatest thoughts, greatest minds and greatest books - listed in accessible and concise form - from one of the world's greatest scholars., In this remarkable little book, Will Durant answers the questions that most people would have wanted to ask him - what are the conclusions he drew from the experience of a long lifetime; what eras, individuals, and achievements stand out as being the most significant? Who, for example, could be legitimately classified as the greatest thinkers in human history? Who were the truly great poets, the ones that plucked notes upon heartstrings that continue to resonate hundreds and thousands of years after their passing? And what are the absolute best books one should read in order to receive a meaningful - and useful - education? As Will Durant was repeatedly asked to "weigh in" on such matters, he, over the course of his career, responded to the increasing public demand for such qualified assessments by putting pen to paper and crafting a series of essays containing his personal rankings of human achievement. These essays have been brought together for the first time in this book., A wise and witty compendium of the greatest thoughts, greatest minds, and greatest books of all time--listed in accessible and succinct form--by one of the world's greatest scholars. From the "Hundred Best Books" to the "Ten Greatest Thinkers" to the "Ten Greatest Poets," here is a concise collection of the world's most significant knowledge. For the better part of a century, Will Durant dwelled upon--and wrote about--the most significant eras, individuals, and achievements of human history. His selections have finally been brought together in a single, compact volume. Durant eloquently defends his choices of the greatest minds and ideas, but he also stimulates readers into forming their own opinions, encouraging them to shed their surroundings and biases and enter "The Country of the Mind," a timeless realm where the heroes of our species dwell. From a thinker who always chose to exalt the positive in the human species, The Greatest Minds and Ideas of All Time stays true to Durant's optimism. This is a book containing the absolute best of our heritage, passed on for the benefit of future generations. Filled with Durant's renowned wit, knowledge, and unique ability to explain events and ideas in simple and exciting terms, this is a pocket-size liberal arts and humanist curriculum in one volume., A wise and witty compendium of the greatest thoughts, greatest minds, and greatest books of all time -- listed in accessible and succinct form -- by one of the world's greatest scholars. From the "Hundred Best Books" to the "Ten Greatest Thinkers" to the "Ten Greatest Poets," here is a concise collection of the world's most significant knowledge. For the better part of a century, Will Durant dwelled upon -- and wrote about -- the most significant eras, individuals, and achievements of human history. His selections have finally been brought together in a single, compact volume. Durant eloquently defends his choices of the greatest minds and ideas, but he also stimulates readers into forming their own opinions, encouraging them to shed their surroundings and biases and enter "The Country of the Mind," a timeless realm where the heroes of our species dwell. From a thinker who always chose to exalt the positive in the human species, The Greatest Minds and Ideas of All Time stays true to Durant's optimism. This is a book containing the absolute best of our heritage, passed on for the benefit of future generations. Filled with Durant's renowned wit, knowledge, and unique ability to explain events and ideas in simple and exciting terms, this is a pocket-size liberal arts and humanist curriculum in one volume.
LC Classification NumberCB69.D86 2002
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- 04 Jan, 2022
A fun, short book with good food for thought
It’s important to note that this book is not written by Will Durant (passed away in 1982). The book is a compilation of work by John Little, 2002. The book is short and food for thought. I enjoyed the 100 books and 12 vital dates chapters. The book is notable for omitting modern ideas and people. Case and point Albert Einstein. But the book is entertaining anyway. What modern ideas would you add? What dates? Books? Poems?Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 May, 2017
Very inspiring book
Very glad I bought this short book of Durant's. The wisdom, learning and facts that it bears give me a wonderful insight into both Western civilization and Will Durant's colossal mind.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Mar, 2019
From one of the top historians, lists of great people, great events, great books, etc.
Exactly what I was looking for.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 May, 2016
Great read!
Awesome book filled with great information! A must read!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 14 Jan, 2020
The 10 Greatest Minds & Ideas of all time.
10 Greatest Minds did NOT include Einstein.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Jan, 2025
A beautiful, brand-new copy!...
A beautiful, brand-new copy!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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