Time of the Magicians

This period was so rich in philosophical development, but what led Wolfram Eilenberger to highlight this specific decade? I'm curious about the narrative importance of this era.

Their internal conflicts added depth to their philosophies, but I wonder if that might overshadow their intellectual contributions for some readers.

Balancing biography and philosophy can be tricky—did the structure evolve during writing or was it planned from the start to intertwine these elements?