Discover the fascinating path that led to today’s understanding of humanity, justice, and freedom in the Western world.

The impact of the Western culture and way of life can be observed in almost every corner of the planet, but where does it come from?

Within this audiobook, you’ll meet the thinkers of the West, from the Greek giants and early theologists to the German idealists of the early 19th century–and beyond.

A goldmine of exciting information is waiting for you. Here are just a few of the topics you will discover:

• A comprehensive and inspiring introduction to the thinkers and thought schools of Western civilization.
• How the Pre-Socratic Ancient Greeks paved the way for Aristotle, Socrates, and other great thinkers.
• The strong influences of Roman and Greek paganism, as well as the the roles of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
• The importance of the Catholic Church (and its nuns and monks) in the story of philosophy during the middle ages.
• How the Renaissance movement provided fresh and outrageous ideas at a time when the strict forces of the Vatican were considered to be the powerhouse of European thinking.

And much more.

You might assume you know the key players and developments that sculpted and cultivated Western philosophy, but there's always more to learn.

The treasure trove of information in this audiobook will help you to improve your knowledge of modern Western civilization and how it changed and shifted over the centuries. And in turn, you’ll understand the world in a whole new way.