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Discovering Philosophy: An Easy Guide to History's Greatest Minds
Paperback
Publisher Price: $23.99
Publisher: Kbspublications
Published: Feb 14 2025
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.47 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Philosophy is the story of human thought-spanning all of history, across cultures and civilizations. It explores life's biggest questions: What is truth? How should we live? What is the nature of existence? This book provides a comprehensive guide to the thinkers who shaped our understanding of reality, morality, and knowledge-from the earliest recorded philosophy to the present day.
Covering every major era and tradition, this collection presents essential insights from figures such as Socrates, Confucius, Aristotle, Maimonides, Descartes, Kant, Nietzsche, and Wittgenstein. Whether examining Eastern wisdom, medieval Islamic philosophy, Enlightenment rationalism, or modern existentialism, each entry offers a concise yet meaningful look at the most influential ideas ever recorded.
From the natural philosophy of Thales to the ethical theories of Peter Singer, this book spans millennia of human thought. Readers will encounter Plato's idealism, Hume's skepticism, Aquinas' synthesis of faith and reason, Marx's materialism, and the postmodern critiques of Foucault and Derrida. Whether you are new to philosophy or seeking a broad reference, this collection serves as an essential guide to the entire history of philosophy.
If you've ever wanted to explore philosophy in a way that is both approachable and comprehensive, this book provides the perfect introduction. Let these thinkers challenge your perspectives and invite you into the timeless conversation that has shaped the world.
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