“The World’s Great Thinkers” – 4‑Volume Philosophy Set (Random House, 1947)

$46.00

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Four Doors into Big Ideas

From Aristotle to John Dewey, these pocket‑size hardcovers distill 2,500 years of thought into themed anthologies. You’ll get:

  • Man and Man: The Social Philosophers
  • Man and the Universe: The Philosophers of Science
  • Man and Spirit: The Speculative Philosophers
  • Man and the State: The Political Philosophers

What makes this special?

The entire 4‑book series is available. Scarce post‑WWII Random House print, sewn bindings. Expertly chosen excerpts with insightful editor commentary. Coordinated color gradient on dust jackets for impressive bookshelf presentation. 

Specifications

  • Publisher: Random House (1947)
  • Editors: Saxe Commins & Robert N. Linscott
  • Format: Hardcovers with original dust jackets
  • Genre: Philosophy • Anthology
  • Size (each): 8 in H × 5 in W × 1 in D
  • Length: ~550–600 pages per volume
  • Condition: Good vintage—edge chips on jackets, tight text blocks, light foxing on page edges, interiors clean

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Disclaimer: Vintage books show age‑related wear. Jackets have small chips and shelf rub, and pages exhibit mild toning and foxing but remain fully legible. Please review the photos and request more if needed.