This visual celebration of the worlds most celebrated thinkers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and pioneering ideas.Philosophers Who Changed History places wellknown philosophers in their historical and cultural context showing you how they came to influence philosophy as we know it today.This illustrated guide is ideal for those interested in philosophy politics history and literature or who would like to broaden their general understanding of philosophy and the lives of philosophers.Inside this book on philosophers youll find An overview of the lives and works of around 80 of the worlds most influential philosophers from the Classical era to the presentEight pages of brandnew content with 12 new entries including Frederick Douglass and Luce IrigarayLavishly illustrated portraits of each philosopher alongside photographs of their homes studies and personal artefactsIn this philosophy guide each philosopher is introduced with a realistic portrait and biographical entries which trace the friendships loves and rivalries that inspired and influenced them. Entries explore the key ideas and working methods of each individual and set their ideas in context conveying a powerful sense of the place and the period of history in which they lived. Philosophers Who Changed History provides revealing insights into what drove each individual to develop new ways of understanding the world.