French Philosophy in the Twentieth Century
Gary Gutting
Gutting's book is packed with ideas and the treatment is crystal clear, concise, and surprisingly comprehensive. This is a wonderful book, written with real love, insight, and just a touch of nostalgia for a world unknown to many philosophers in the English-speaking world. I know of no better introduction to the last century of French philosophy, which Gutting shows to be an amazingly rich tapestry of thought. You'll definitely get your money's worth; just don't assume that reading this book will save you any time: It's so engaging that you'll finish it with a reading list of primary sources half a mile high!
