Book Name: The Philosophy Book By Will Buckingham, Douglas Burnham, Peter J. King, Clive Hill, Marcus Weeks, John Marenbon
Author: Will Buckingham, Douglas Burnham, Peter J. King, Clive Hill, Marcus Weeks, John Marenbon
Publisher:DK Publishing
ISBN-10: 978-0-7566-6861-7,0756668611
Year: 2011
Pages: 352
Language: English
File size: 24 MB
File format: PDF,EPUB
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To the complete newcomer, learning philosophy could be a cause for terror. The Philosophy Book uses advanced creative and graphics typography to help demystify hard-to-grasp theories for those new to philosophy, cutting through the haze of misunderstanding, untangling knotty concepts, and shedding light on abstract theories. Aimed at anyone with a general curiosity about the way our social, political, and moral ideas are shaped, in addition to students of politics and philosophy, The Philosophy Book breathes new life into a topic that’s frequently considered esoteric and academic.Explaining over 100 of the main big ideas and revolutionary notions of important philosophers in a very clear and easy manner, this is the best introduction to philosophy and the history of the way we think.Untangling knotty concepts and shedding light on abstract theories, The Philosophy Book uses innovative images and easy-to-follow explanations to demystify complex ideas.Explore the foundation of philosophy, from ancient Greece and China to now, and discover how concepts from over 2,000 decades ago are still applicable to our contemporary lives. Follow the development of individual thoughts and match the world’s most influential philosophers – from Plato and Confucius through Descartes and Mary Wollstonecraft into Wittgenstein, Chomsky, along with Derrida.With smart examples, clear explanations, a philosopher directory, and a language Inspection, The Philosophy Book is a great and detailed introduction to a fascinating topic