Title: Great for Comps.
Review: This is a fine overall history of philosophy. It is accurate and concise, and very helpful for anyone who has to take comprehensive exams for philosophy (this was the purpose of the book in the first place, compiled from his wife's class notes for a comp. review class he conducted). Besides covering the major trends and salient features of certain philosopher's positions, it also lists their major works and subsequent influence in the tradition.
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