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The early modern era in Europe set the mold for the Western world today. It was a complex, tragic, yet pivotal time. It marked the transition between the dominance of the Catholic church throughout Western Europe and the present age of science, reason, and skepticism. The path through this transition was an exciting yet bloody and sorrowful one. The wars between Catholics and Protestants in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries rivaled those of the present in cruelty and atrocity. Durant takes us through the religious wars between Catholics and Protestants in France.

The Story of Philosophy is a captivating intellectual journey that explores the evolution of human thought and the enduring legacy of great thinkers throughout history. Written by the renowned author Will Durant, this monumental work provides listeners with a comprehensive overview of the world's philosophical traditions, from ancient Greece to the modern era.

The best support, history, and analysis on the story of philosophy. Particularly appropriate for the non-academic who is better served by the audiobook with extensive references.

"The Story of Philosophy: Plato" delves into the life and teachings of one of history's most influential philosophers. This accessible exploration traces Plato's philosophical journey from his origins as a student of Socrates to his development as a teacher and the establishment of his Academy in Athens. The book offers a detailed examination of his dialogues, addressing profound questions about knowledge, reality, and the ideal state, and assessing their ongoing impact on philosophical thought.