Will Durant (1885-1981) was a renowned American historian and essayist. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction (1968) and the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1977), he dedicated more than fifty years to writing his acclaimed eleven-volume series, *A History of Civilization* (the later volumes co-authored with his wife, Ariel Durant). A champion of human rights, such as the brotherhood of man and social reform, long before these themes became popular, Durant's writings continue to educate and entertain readers worldwide.

*A History of Philosophy* was his first work and, after its publication in 1926, was hailed as the seminal popularization of philosophy. It has been translated into numerous languages ​​and has become a bestseller in both Europe and the United States. Arpa has published his *Lessons from History* (2022), which has been met with great critical and popular acclaim.