A quick summary

From Socrates to Sartre: The Philosophic Quest is a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the major Western philosophers, written by renowned professor T.Z. Lavine. It covers the entire Western philosophical tradition, beginning with the ancient Greeks, and concluding with the moderns, including existentialists such as Sartre and Camus. It offers a unique approach to the history of philosophy by focusing on the lives and works of individual philosophers, rather than abstract philosophical concepts. Lavine presents the ideas of the major figures in an accessible and concise manner, providing an excellent foundation for further study.