Modern Library (Paperback) Confessions of a Philosopher: A Personal Journey Through Western Philosophy from Plato to Popper, (Paperback)

from atyson

As the author points out, this isn't really an autobiography. Instead, it is a very enjoyable introduction to philosophy based around the events in life which caused the author to engage with philosophical problems - including friendships with some of the major philosophers of the 20th Century.

from neurodrew

The author of this book has had a varied career as a TV personality, and scholar of philosophy. He doesn't mention his origins, but seems to be quite upper class british, studied at Oxford and found immediate work as a TV professional despite training in philosophy. It seems to me that he must ha...

from pmackey

Confessions of a Philosopher began slowly for me, but my perseverance was rewarded. After the initial chapter the book felt more like an engaging conversation with a brilliant friend. It is to Magee's credit that his musings on specific philosophers (Wittgenstein, Popper, Hume, Kant and Schopenha...

from galacticus

The book is a biographical sketch of Magee's intellectual life. I began by reading the chapters on Kant and Schopenhauer and liked Magee's writing so much I read the rest. Magee is entertaining and candid. The book should be an encouragement to anyone who enjoys studying philosophy.

from neurodrew

The author of this book has had a varied career as a TV personality, and scholar of philosophy. He doesn't mention his origins, but seems to be quite upper class british, studied at Oxford and found immediate work as a TV professional despite training in philosophy. It seems to me that he must ha...