This book has the aim to show the importance of Philosophy both for our Western civilization and for the individual. Furthermore it guides you through the origin of Philosophy until its most important developments. This is the first volume of a series that intends to initiate the young student to the great thinkers of our culture while offering a starting point to all those who are interested in Philosophy for their own information and cultural interest. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Maurizio Bisogno spent the first 21 years of his life in the beautiful region of Campania in Southern Italy. His natal...