A brief history of philosophy
from Socrates to Derrida
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Word Count
52,750 words, Guess
Page Count
211 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archivebriefhistoryofph0000john
- ISBN-101567319122
- ISBN-139781567319125
- Library of Congress Control Number2008921870
- OCLC Control Number263996795
and 2 more
- Better World Books9781567319125
- Open LibraryOL26426083M
Classifications
- DDC109
Description
A fun, concise and attractive introduction to a fascinating and challenging subject. This is the ideal book for teenagers and students coming to philosophy for the first time, or indeed for anyone who just doesn't know where to start. The book examines 18 key thinkers, from Socrates to Derrida, exploring their ideas in relation to each other and to their historical and cultural contexts. Derek Johnston uses clear and accessible language to present an engaging chronological picture of the key figures, events and ideas that have shaped the history of philosophy. No prior knowledge of philosophy is required to enjoy this incisive, reader-friendly introduction. This is the ideal book for general readers looking for a way into this fascinating but very often challenging subject.
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