The Bedside Book of Philosophy: From the Birth of Western Philosophy to The Good Place: 125 Historic Events and Big Ideas to Push the Limits of Your Knowledge
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ANO | 2021 |
TIPO | Book |
IDIOMA | ENG |
ADICIONADO EM | 2025-09-02 |
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Resumo
<b>A fascinating exploration into the 125 most important milestones in philosophy, all in one handy book perfect for keeping on your bedside table or carrying wherever you go.</b> Now is the perfect time to expand your knowledge and learn something new or delve deeper into a topic you’ve always been interested in. With 125 concise, informative, and entertaining entries, <i>The Bedside Book of Philosophy</i> explores the key theories, great insights, thought-provoking questions, influential personalities, and seminal publications in the field over the millennia. Gregory Bassham covers a wide range of topics and cultures—from Confucian ethics and Plato’s theory of forms to Occam’s Razor, Hume’s <i>A Treatise of Human Nature</i>, existentialism, feminist philosophy, Social Darwinism, and <i>The Good Place</i>—all in an accessible, conversational voice. Includes 75 black-and-white illustrations throughout.