‘A vivid set of philosophical tales…a fresh treatment of subjects who are often served up stale.’

– The Economist

‘A set of beautifully written and richly informative mini-biographies of a dozen philosophers… Each of them is a little gem in its own right.’

– A. C. Grayling

‘Fascinating…readers will be astounded to learn that philosophers make as much of a mess of their lives as anyone else.’

– New York Times

‘Admirable…his book gains a novelistic richness.’

– Guardian

‘An engaging wealth of personal detail woven into each philosopher’s quest for wisdom… Refreshing…an ideal book to dip into before another night of sleepless worry.’

– Prospect

‘Crisply written and insightful.’

– Sunday Telegraph

‘Endlessly rich… An earnest, wistful collection of biographical sketches of a dozen preeminent “lovers of wisdom”.’

– Wall Street Journal

‘Miller’s accessible history is entertaining and informative.’

– Sunday Herald

‘Excellent.’

– Alain de Botton, New Statesman

‘Pitch-perfect…Miller’s prose is insightful, anecdotal, warm, and nuanced.’

– Irish Times

‘Relevant, interesting, and accessible…Miller’s deep knowledge of his subject is matched by a passion to share what he knows with others.’

– Scotsman

‘Beautifully written, full of anecdotes and interesting historical facts, this is an inspiring read.’

– Good Book Guide