Philosophy: 100 Essential Thinkers
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Written by Philip Stokes
224 pages |
About the Book
Who am I? What is justice? What does it mean to live a good life? Many of philosophy’s fundamental questions are questions that we begin to ask ourselves as young adults when we look at the world around us, at ourselves, and try to make sense of things. This engaging and accessible book invites the reader to explore the questions and arguments of philosophy through the work of one hundred of the greatest thinkers within the Western intellectual tradition. Covering philosophical, scientific, political and religious thought over a period of 2,500 years, Philosophy will serve as an excellent guide for those interested in knowing about individual thinkers and the questions and observations that inspired them to write. By presenting individual thinkers, along with details from their lives and the concerns and circumstances that motivated them, this book makes philosophy come to life as a relevant and meaningful approach to thinking about the contemporary world. A lucid and engaging book full of thought-provoking quotations and clear explanations and definitions, Philosophy is sure to encourage further exploration by laymen and students alike.
Awards and Reviews
“An excellent resource for critical thinking skills.” – Assoc. of Region XI School Librarians, Ft. Worth, TX
