A History of Western Thought is a comprehensive introduction to the history of Western philosophy from the pre-Socratics to the twentieth century. Along with in-depth discussion of all the major philosophical movements, Skirbekk and Gilje also look at the historical factors that have influenced Western philosophy, including the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, as well as political ideologies such as liberalism, socialism and fascism. It is an ideal introduction for anyone coming to the history of western thought for the first time.