In this series you'll survey thirteen of the world's most important philosophers. You'll see how each philosopher created a complete and coherent system of thought, including their views on ethics, metaphysics, politics, and aesthetics.

Contributing authors: Berel Lang, Thomas C. Brickhouse, R. J. O Connell, Kenneth L. Schmitz, Thomas Cook, Nicholas Capaldi, A. J. Mandt, John E. Smith, Mark Stone, George Connell, Richard Schacht, John J. Stuhr, and John Compton.

Charlton Heston, narrator of the Giants of Philosophy Series, is among America's most respected actors. Best known for his roles in historical films, Mr. Heston sensitively and clearly explains history's greatest philosophical insights.