Great Books of the Western World

The Great Books of the Western World is a curated collection of foundational texts from Western history, philosophy, literature, science, and the arts. Compiled by the Encyclopædia Britannica, it aims to present influential works that have shaped Western thought and culture. The collection includes writings from ancient Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and modern times, covering ideas about democracy, ethics, science, and human experience. It serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the development of Western intellectual tradition and encourages critical engagement with these classic works.