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The Great Philosophers
The Lives and Ideas of History's Greatest Thinkers
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See moreAvoiding the technical jargon and complex logic associated with most books on philosophy, Law brings the thoughts of these great thinkers, from Confucius and Buddha to Wittgenstein and Sartre, to life.
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Since the beginning of time, mankind has struggled with the big questions surrounding our existence. Whilst most people have heard of Socrates, Machiavelli, and Nietzsche, many are less clear on their theories and key concepts.
In The Great Philosophers, bestselling author Stephen Law condenses and deciphers their fundamental ideas. Avoiding the technical jargon and complex logic associated with most books on philosophy, Law brings the thoughts of these great thinkers, from Confucius and Buddha to Wittgenstein and Sartre, to life.
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The Great Philosophers by Stephen Law offers an accessible and engaging introduction to fifty influential thinkers through history. The book presents these philosophers in a fresh and imaginative way, making complex ideas more approachable for readers.
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ISBN: 9781780877471
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 February 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Quercus Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 125.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 277g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Stephen Law is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Heythrop College, University of London, and the author of The Philosophy Gym, The Philosophy Files, The Outer Limits and The War for Children's Minds. He is also the editor of the Royal Institute of Philosophy journal, Think.
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