The Investment Philosophers: Financial Lessons from the Great Thinkers

“This illuminating book digs into the work of thirteen modern philosophers and serves up an abundance of strategic insights on investing. Thinkers like Spinoza or Baudrillard are sometimes envisioned as disembodied minds constructing opaque, self-enclosed theoretical systems, but Everett elegantly concretizes their teachings, brings them to bear on our lived experience of the world, and shows how they can help us better appreciate the joys and vicissitudes of the market. What’s more, his intellectual architects emerge as flesh-and-blood human beings: Each chapter is chock-full of biographical detail, sometimes about the philosophers’ own formative financial experiences. Fascinating stuff! What a pleasant surprise for a slim volume to contain such a wealth of practical wisdom.” — Peter S. Groff, professor of philosophy, Bucknell University

“Highly recommended for investors seeking to broaden their intellectual foundations. Everett has written a unique book that spans the lives and ideas of thirteen important philosophers and provides a path for finding the relevance of their thought for investors.” — Bennett W. Golub, founding partner and chief risk officer (ret.), BlackRock, Inc.

“The prevailing image of modern finance is one of Greek symbols, complex equations, and very, very large numbers. Yet behind all the dollar signs, sophisticated math, and technical jargon is a long and rich history of people and ideas. In The Investment Philosophers, Everett shines a spotlight on these people and ideas and, ultimately, the reflexive relationship between philosophy and finance. It’s an insightful and entertaining read for both the philosophically oriented investor and the financially curious philosopher.” — Dan Awrey, Beth and Marc Goldberg Professor of Law, Cornell Law School