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The Dream of Reason: A History of Philosophy from the Greeks to the Renaissance (Audiobook)

By Anthony Gottlieb

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Already a classic in its first year of publication, this landmark study of Western thought takes a fresh look at the writings of the great thinkers of classic philosophy and questions many pieces of conventional wisdom. The book invites comparison with Bertrand Russell's monumental History of Western Philosophy, "but Gottlieb's book is less idiosyncratic and based on more recent scholarship" (Colin McGinn, Los Angeles Times). A New York Times Notable Book, a Los Angeles Times Best Book, and a Times Literary Supplement Best Book of 2001.

Summary: Highly Entertaining

Rating: 5

I've read quite a bit more than average of philosophy and the history thereof, including Copleston's 9 volumes of which the first is History of Philosophy, Volume 1. I believe this book passes muster as far as accuracy goes.

But where it excels is in the extremely entertaining and often humorous way in which the story is told. I think to read it as a straightforward history might be a mistake. This is story-telling and very well done. To compare it to Copleston or Russell is to miss the point.

I've had 2 college courses on Greek philosophy, read some additional history thereof, and of course read a number of the primary sources. But I didn't find this boring.

And if you're new to philosophy this is the best way I know to start.

I think there was supposed to be a second volume. If so, its not available yet. Pity.

Summary: In Plato's Cave, with the lights on

Rating: 5

As other reviewers have mentioned, Anthony Gottlieb's competition is Bertrand Russell, whose potboiler History of Philosophy has turned out to be his most enduring work, and (not mentioned) Will Durant's popularizing Story of Philosophy, much disdained by people who've never read it, and fondly remembered by those who, usually in youth, were through it glad to discover that philosophy could be more stimulating, and in the end less dogmatic, than religion. Gottlieb has directly earned a place in Russell and Durant's company, and one can only hope he'll someday bring the tale into the 20th century. His exposition is masterly--free of jargon, funny, common-sensical--and his feel for metaphor almost always perfect. A lone example: "While Plato wanted to leave the dark Cave of physical reality and find something better, Aristotle said that the Cave was not so bad once you turned the lights on--particularly if you started dissecting the animals in it. The beauty which Plato appreciated best in unrealized, unworldly ideals, Aristotle saw all around him" (p. 233). Your garden-variety philosophy professor isn't half so good. Take her course if you must, but read Gottlieb's book.

Summary: Read it along with Russell

Rating: 5

I am currently reading both The Dream of Reason AND A History of Western Philosophy in tandem. While the claims can be made of one's superiority to the other, I find it immensely helpful to read them together. Gottlieb references Russell a number of times, so having the work left there to read is a must. What Gottlieb lacks in deep understanding, Russell is there to fill in. Likewise, what Russell lacks in outright readability (brilliant beyond belief, but it does tend to get dry), Gottlieb makes up for in his flowing writing style.

I cannot and will not mar either work, as I think they (begrudgingly or not) feed off of and make each other that much better.

Summary: Excellent introduction to Greek philosophy

Rating: 5

Although the subtitle suggests that the book includes medieval and Renaissance works, Gottlieb gives in-depth coverage only to the Greeks. In that area, his discussion is top-notch, if only for the beginner. If you've read a good book on Plato or Aristotle, Gottlieb's discussion is unlikely to add anything (although Gottlieb is a probably a better writer than whoever else you've read). However, for areas that a general reader is unfamiliar with (the pre-Socratics and neo-Platonists often get left out of survey courses), Gottlieb's discussion is very informative, and he has a readable style consistent with his background in journalism.

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