Great Thoughts, Revised and Updated

Upon its publication, George Seldes's The Great Thoughts instantly took its place as a classic--a treasure house of the seminal ideas that have shaped the intellectual history of the world down through the ages. Seldes, a pivotal figure in the history of American journalism and a tireless researcher, spent the better part of his extraordinary lifetime compiling the thoughts that rule the world, casting his net widely and wisely through the essential works of philosophy, poetry, psychology, economics, politics, memoirs, and letters from the ancient Greeks to the modern Americans.

Now Seldes's splendid and important work has been revised and updated to include the great thoughts that have changed our world in the decade since the book's first appearance. Quotations from leaders as varied as Nelson Mandela, Lech Walesa, Yitzak Rabin, Newt Gingrich, and Jesse Jackson reflect the radical shifts in the world political scene. Toni Morrison and Cornel West speak out on the enduring vitality of African-American culture. Alvin Toffler and Arthur C. Clarke give us a glimpse into the future. Gloria Steinem and Monique Wittig define the motives and the goals of late twentieth-century feminism. Rachel Carson, Aldo Leopold, and Wallace Stegner ponder the meaning of wilderness in an increasingly populated and industrialized world. These and scores of other thinkers in all major disciplines have added their voices to this new edition of The Great Thoughts.

USA Today praised the first edition of The Great Thoughts as "a browser's delight." The work of a lifetime, brought up-to-date to reflect the global upheaval of the past decade, The Great Thoughts stands alone as an enduring achievement and an invaluable resource. more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-05-2009; A Must Have Book; I bought mine in 1987, and have perused it ever since. I have replaced mine with a new one and given many as a gift. If it was ever necessary to re-start civilization with only one book, this would be it.; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-11-2009; the great thoughts; THIS IS A REALLY GREAT BOOK!! IT IS FULL OF KNOWLEDGE !!! YOU WILL NOT GO WRONG!! WHENEVER YOU HAVE A FEW EXTRA MINUTES ITS A WORHWHILE TIME!! BEATS GOING TO THE MOVIES OR WATCHING TV!! BETTER TO SIT IN A COFFEE SHOP WITH THIS BOOK THEN...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-04-2008; A perfect gift for the avid reader; Excellent purchase. In perfect condition as advertised, and arrived just a few days after our order. For those who tend to purchase many books and hate to pay full price, this is certainly the way to go, especially since Amazon has the...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-03-2007; THERE'S A GRAD SCHOOL IN MY BATHROOM; THE GREAT THOUGHTS by George Seldes has occupied a privileged position on my toilet tank for over ten years. I literally have read it until it is falling apart. Though I have earned graduate degrees in more than one field, no school...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-05-2009; A Must Have Book; I bought mine in 1987, and have perused it ever since. I have replaced mine with a new one and given many as a gift. If it was ever necessary to re-start civilization with only one book, this would be it.; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-06-2006; politcally liberal great thoughts; I bought the first edition of this book when I was 16 and have destroyed it through use over the years. His great thoughts are all of a progressive nature, and show modern conservatives in an ugly light.Seeing who is touted as the new...; read full review | report as inappropriate