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Philosophy's evolution through thinkers' lives and ideas.
If you've ever been curious about how the great minds like Plato, Aristotle, and Nietzsche viewed the world, 'The Story of Philosophy' is like a time machine for thought. It not only presents the history of philosophy but does so through an engaging narrative that weaves in the lives of the philosophers themselves. You'll get more than just theories; you'll understand the people behind them, making the philosophical concepts more relatable and memorable.
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ISBN: 9781405353335
Authors:
Bryan Magee
Publisher: DK
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.16
(rated by 1516 readers)
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In this guide to philosophy, Professor Bryan Magee expertly guides us through the history of ideas and thinking, tracing over 2500 years of Western philosophy from the Ancient Greeks to modern thinkers.
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Philosophy's evolution through thinkers' lives and ideas.
If you've ever been curious about how the great minds like Plato, Aristotle, and Nietzsche viewed the world, 'The Story of Philosophy' is like a time machine for thought. It not only presents the history of philosophy but does so through an engaging narrative that weaves in the lives of the philosophers themselves. You'll get more than just theories; you'll understand the people behind them, making the philosophical concepts more relatable and memorable.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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