A Short History of Modern Philosophy: From Descartes to Wittgenstein (Routledge Classics)
'Dr Scruton writes with an unusual clarity and fluency, and is always a pleasure to read . . . this is certainly a book which you could give to anyone who was curious about philosophy and expect them to learn a lot from it.'-Alan Ryan, author of Bertrand Russell: A Political Life'Anyone seeking a short and intelligible introduction to the ideas and intentions of Spinoza, Hume, Kant, Hegel and Marx, among others, need look no further.'-Good Book Guide