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Originally Posted by Bilbo1967
A great book and a good introduction to philosophy and philosophers is Bertrand Russell's History of Western Philosophy.
An entertaining as well as informative read.
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Have to a agree Russel's book is a good intro to Philosophy..I have read it twice over the years. Also, for a quick good light overview...Maybe Geoff and others would like
Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder.... A novel about the history of philosophy..Not perfect but very good...
http://www.amazon.com/Sophies-World-...5977111&sr=8-1
Also, Oxford produces the Very short introductions, or VSI. Those include some philosophers as well. Back to Russell. Another Book like his is Will Durant's History of Philosophy. Also a good general overview of Western Philosophy.