Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) articulated: "Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people." The history of ideas shaped our human rights, society and culture. It is worthwhile discussing ideas often, starting at a young age. The book Intellectual History of The World attests that learning intellectualism does not have to be boring or complicated and can actually be enjoyable. Through a glimpse of historical characters and ideas; we learn about: thesis, anti-thesis, synthesis, absolutism & relativism.