The philosophy book
2024
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An essential introduction to the history, concepts, and thinking behind philosophy that demystifies what can often be daunting subject matter, laid out in DK's signature style. Are the ideas of René Descartes, Mary Wollstonecraft, John Locke, and Thomas Hobbes still relevant today? The Philosophy Book unpacks the writings and ideas of more than 100 of history's biggest thinkers, taking you on a journey from ancient Greece to the modern day. Explore feminism, rationalism, idealism, existentialism, and other influential movements in the world of philosophy. From Socrates to Confucius to Julia Kristeva, The Philosophy Book breaks down difficult concepts in an approachable style. Cutting through the haze of academia and untangling complicated theories to show how our social, political, and ethical ideas are formed, The Philosophy Book contextualizes the information around time periods, innovative thinkers, method, and philosophical approach. The Philosophy Book is a perfect and comprehensive introduction to a complicated and fascinating subject.
Main title:
The philosophy book / contributors Marcus Weeks [and 6 others].
Author:
Weeks, Marcus, contributorBuckingham, Will, contributorBurnham, Douglas, contributorHill, Clive, contributorKing, Peter J., contributorMarenborn, John, contributor
Edition:
Second edition.
Imprint:
London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2024.
Collation:
360 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 24 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes index.First published in Great Britain in 2011.Includes directory and index.
ISBN:
978024163866805938470409780593847046
Dewey class:
100
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
506996
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 100 PHI | Onloan - Due: 05 Dec 2024 |