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The Worldly Philosophers, by Robert L. Heilbroner, talks about the lives, times, and ideas of the great economic thinkers. Summary of the Book This book explains why and how economic ideas of great thinkers that are followed practically affect us, irrespective of us not knowing them. It not only helps readers delve into history but also understand the present times better. The book attempts to connect thinkers as diverse as Marx and Adam Smith, and asserts that although their ideas essentially varied, the eventual focus was on understanding how a capitalist society worked. The author also explains why this focus is more important than ever, in the present, confusing times of economic headlines. About Robert Heilbroner Robert L. Heilbroner was an American economist and historian of economic thought. Some of his most famous works include: The Quest for Wealth: A Study of Acquisitive Man; The Future as History; The Great Ascent: The Struggle for Economic Development in Our Time; The Limits of American Capitalism; and An Inquiry into the Human Prospect.