Philosophy isn't the most interesting of subjects, but in this book, there are interesting essays on the 100 greatest thinkers in Western philosophy. Of course, there will be debate about whether certain people were left out, but for the most part, the title holds true. As it is Western philosophy, Eastern philosophers such as Confucious aren't included. Ghandi is, though.

I learned much from this book.

Over a hundred snapshots of people who have shaped Western thought from ancient to modern times are distilled in Great Thinkers A-Z, a guide packing in an overview of both Western philosophy and its creators. Each great thinker receives several pages summarizing his life, the premise of his philosophy, and suggested readings of his primary works and the major critical works revolving around them. An excellent reference evolves.