A review by amberrush
The Great Philosophers: The Lives and Ideas of History's Greatest Thinkers by Stephen Law

5.0

Law beautifully describes the principles and theories of the world's famous philosophers. From Socrates to Singer they are all explained. Impartial analogies of their key works to make understanding the thought simpler as well as a short biography to understand the life they lived while completing their works. After each person I found myself wanting to know more about their works and being engrossed within each individual theory, even if I did not agree myself. Law also provides criticisms to the argument showing how much each theory can be adapted but never falsified. Each new ethical and philosophical theory is explained in great detail to make understanding possible and accessible, from the well known Marxism and Feminism (deeply considered in the later chapters) to Utilitarianism and realism. Law also refers back to previous writers to see how their works have impacted new contemporary philosophers and the lasting impact they will continue to have. 5/5