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Of the Abuse of Words
John Locke
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Description for Of the Abuse of Words
Paperback. John Locke was one of the greatest figures of the Enlightenment, whose assertion that reason is the key to knowledge changed the face of philosophy. This book contains writings on thought, ideas, perception, truth and language. Series: Penguin Great Ideas. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 3JD; HPCD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 113 x 9. Weight in Grams: 90.
John Locke was one of the greatest figures of the Enlightenment, whose assertion that reason is the key to knowledge changed the face of philosophy. These writings on thought, ideas, perception, truth and language are some of the most influential in the history of Western thought.
Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Publication date
2009
Series
Penguin Great Ideas
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780141043876
SKU
V9780141043876
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About John Locke
John Locke (1632-1704) was educated at Christ Church, Oxford and held various academic posts at that university, lecturing on Greek and rhetoric. However, his interests lay in medicine and the new experimental sciences and in 1667 he became personal physician to the Earl of Shaftesbury. Under the influence of Shaftesbury, Locke developed his ideas on politics, property, trade, monarchy and ... Read more
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