DK'S BESTSELLING GUIDE TO THE HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY - FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED
Get to grips with the concepts that shaped the way we think about ethics, politics, and our place in the universe.
Explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories of key philosophers in a clear and simple way, The Philosophy Book is the perfect one-stop guide to philosophy and the history of how we think. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries explore and explain each complex idea with a combination of easy-to-follow explanations and innovative graphics.
Explore the history of philosophy, from ancient Greece and China to today, and find out how theories from over 2,000 years ago are still relevant to our modern lives. Follow the progression of human ideas and meet the world's most influential philosophers - from Plato and Confucius through Rene Descartes and Mary Wollstonecraft to Ludwig Wittgenstein, and Judith Butler.
Fully revised and updated, with quirky illustrations, clear explanations, a philosopher directory, and a glossary of key vocabulary, The Philosophy Book is the perfect introduction to a fascinating subject.
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DK Imprint: Dorling Kindersley Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 239mm,
Width: 202mm,
Spine: 27mm
Weight: 1.173kg ISBN:9780241638668 ISBN 10: 0241638666 Series:DK Big Ideas Pages: 360 Publication Date:23 January 2024 Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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College/higher education
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ELT Advanced
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
