Recognize the causes of the cultural, cultural and scientific advancement of the West, through the identification of philosophers, intellectuals and creators who have been behind this great advancement, their ideas and attitudes towards many issues related to society, politics, religion, morals and others, and in this book we review the most important and famous intellectuals and writers who have shaped the scientific and intellectual comforts of the West and who have played the most prominent role in demonstrating minds and culture in the West.