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The Handy Philosophy Answer Book

Af: Naomi Zack Engelsk Paperback

The Handy Philosophy Answer Book

Af: Naomi Zack Engelsk Paperback
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Plato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, Sartre, and many more. Who were they? What did they say? Why should we care? How did changing philosophical thought affect the history of civilization? How does philosophy affect pop culture, politics and government, and our everyday lives?

Combining a basic history of philosophical thought with the often quirky personal stories of famous philosophers, The Handy Philosophy Answer Book introduces the reader to the world of philosophy. This comprehensive survey analyzes the collective effort of philosophers throughout history in the pursuit of truth and wisdom. It explores the tangible significance of philosophical thought to modern society and civilization as a whole, and answers more than 1,000 questions, including …

  • What was the Enlightenment?
  • Why did the Pythagorians avoid fava beans?
  • How was Skepticism related to the scientific revolution?
  • Was Søren Kierkegaard’s life “cursed”?
  • How did philosopher A. J. Ayer defeat professional heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson?
  • What are the current trends in philosophy and how are they related to feminism, environmentalism, and African American studies?
  • How is Confucianism relevant to contemporary Western philosophy?

    The Handy Philosophy Answer Book explains philosophical fundamentals. It looks at the various schools of thought. It explores the deep--and sometimes odd--questions posed by philosophers. This comprehensive survey brings us the lives and the impacts of philosophy''s greatest thinkers. With more than 130 photos and illustrations, this tome is richly illustrated, and its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.

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    Plato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, Sartre, and many more. Who were they? What did they say? Why should we care? How did changing philosophical thought affect the history of civilization? How does philosophy affect pop culture, politics and government, and our everyday lives?

    Combining a basic history of philosophical thought with the often quirky personal stories of famous philosophers, The Handy Philosophy Answer Book introduces the reader to the world of philosophy. This comprehensive survey analyzes the collective effort of philosophers throughout history in the pursuit of truth and wisdom. It explores the tangible significance of philosophical thought to modern society and civilization as a whole, and answers more than 1,000 questions, including …

  • What was the Enlightenment?
  • Why did the Pythagorians avoid fava beans?
  • How was Skepticism related to the scientific revolution?
  • Was Søren Kierkegaard’s life “cursed”?
  • How did philosopher A. J. Ayer defeat professional heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson?
  • What are the current trends in philosophy and how are they related to feminism, environmentalism, and African American studies?
  • How is Confucianism relevant to contemporary Western philosophy?

    The Handy Philosophy Answer Book explains philosophical fundamentals. It looks at the various schools of thought. It explores the deep--and sometimes odd--questions posed by philosophers. This comprehensive survey brings us the lives and the impacts of philosophy''s greatest thinkers. With more than 130 photos and illustrations, this tome is richly illustrated, and its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.

  • Produktdetaljer
    Sprog: Engelsk
    Sider: 492
    ISBN-13: 9781578592265
    Indbinding: Paperback
    Udgave:
    ISBN-10: 1578592267
    Udg. Dato: 18 feb 2010
    Længde: 26mm
    Bredde: 186mm
    Højde: 234mm
    Forlag: Visible Ink Press
    Oplagsdato: 18 feb 2010
    Forfatter(e): Naomi Zack
    Forfatter(e) Naomi Zack


    Kategori Undervisningsmidler: historie


    ISBN-13 9781578592265


    Sprog Engelsk


    Indbinding Paperback


    Sider 492


    Udgave


    Længde 26mm


    Bredde 186mm


    Højde 234mm


    Udg. Dato 18 feb 2010


    Oplagsdato 18 feb 2010


    Forlag Visible Ink Press

    Kategori sammenhænge