Philosophy: The Great Thinkers
Feb 2018 · Arcturus Publishing
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'It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.'
- Aristotle
This illustrated guide showcases the major philosophers of the western tradition. Concise and informative, it provides an ideal introduction to their lives, ideas and the effect those ideas have had on the wider world.
Both easy-to-use and a stimulating read, this book is an ideal reference for anybody interested in philosophy, and especially for those who want a clear, entertaining exposition of the ideas that shape the way we think.
Key features:
• A-Z format, covering the ideas of many of history's most influential thinkers, from Aristotle and Cicero to controversial contemporary philosophers such as Peter Singer and Jacques Derrida
• At-a-glance summaries of the major works of each philosopher featured
• Fully illustrated
- Aristotle
This illustrated guide showcases the major philosophers of the western tradition. Concise and informative, it provides an ideal introduction to their lives, ideas and the effect those ideas have had on the wider world.
Both easy-to-use and a stimulating read, this book is an ideal reference for anybody interested in philosophy, and especially for those who want a clear, entertaining exposition of the ideas that shape the way we think.
Key features:
• A-Z format, covering the ideas of many of history's most influential thinkers, from Aristotle and Cicero to controversial contemporary philosophers such as Peter Singer and Jacques Derrida
• At-a-glance summaries of the major works of each philosopher featured
• Fully illustrated
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About the author
Philip Stokes has a Masters degree in Philosophy from Bristol University. After several years in academic publishing, Philip returned to academia proper and now teaches at Chulalongkom University in Thailand, where he is a member of the Language Faculty.
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