The Worldly Philosophers
by Robert L. Heilbroner
Taste attributes: documentaryhistoricalbiographybusinessslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelineargrittyemotive & stirringsocial commentaryempowerment/personal growth
Boxlist takeRealistic and inventive: an unhurried non-fiction book, heavy rather than light. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.5 / 5
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About This Book
"The Worldly Philosophers is a bestselling classic that not only enables us to see more deeply into our history but helps us better understand our own times. In this seventh edition, Robert L. Heilbroner provides a view theme that connects thinkers as diverse as Adam Smith and Karl Marx.
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- Author
- Robert L. Heilbroner
- Published
- 1953
- Pages
- 342
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