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101 Great Philosophers: Makers of Modern Thought
Dr Madsen Pirie
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Description for 101 Great Philosophers: Makers of Modern Thought
Paperback. A guide to 101 thinkers in the history of philosophy. It summarizes the contribution 101 key philosophers who have made to the development of philosophical thought, since the ancient Greeks. It offers a glimpse into each philosopher's life and work. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 133 x 19. Weight in Grams: 258. Makers of Modern Thought. 208 pages. A guide to 101 thinkers in the history of philosophy. It summarizes the contribution 101 key philosophers who have made to the development of philosophical thought, since the ancient Greeks. It offers a glimpse into each philosopher's life and work. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: HPC. Dimension: 203 x 133 x 19. Weight: 250.
101 Great Philosophers is a concise and accessible guide to 101 of the greatest minds that contributed to the legacy of western philosophy. From the ancient Greeks to present-day thinkers, Madsen Pirie employs concise entries, each on a single page, to give a snapshot of the contribution made by 100 key philosophers to the development of this fascinating subject. This book provides a sparkling insight into the lives and times of each philosopher covered - explaining just why what they had to say was so innovative and inspiring. Essential reading for anyone coming to the subject for the first time, ... Read more
101 Great Philosophers is a concise and accessible guide to 101 of the greatest minds that contributed to the legacy of western philosophy. From the ancient Greeks to present-day thinkers, Madsen Pirie employs concise entries, each on a single page, to give a snapshot of the contribution made by 100 key philosophers to the development of this fascinating subject. This book provides a sparkling insight into the lives and times of each philosopher covered - explaining just why what they had to say was so innovative and inspiring. Essential reading for anyone coming to the subject for the first time, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
216
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780826423863
SKU
V9780826423863
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99-26
About Dr Madsen Pirie
MADSEN PIRIE is President of the Adam Smith Institute and author of numerous books including Boost Your IQ and The Sherlock Holmes IQ Book. He was formerly Distinguished Visiting Professor of Philosophy and Logic at Hillsdale College, Michigan, USA. He appears regularly as an expert on CNN and BBC television.
Reviews for 101 Great Philosophers: Makers of Modern Thought
Fans of the "dip-in-and-have-a-go" approach to philosophy should form an orderly queue.
City AM
Reviewed in The Guardian, 2010. '[A] handsome armchair guide ... Pirie's gentle invitation to the rich treasure house of thinking that has been home to our civiliztion is terribly geniuine and persuasive.' - Good Book Guide "A lecturer and TV commentator on economics and political ... Read more
City AM
Reviewed in The Guardian, 2010. '[A] handsome armchair guide ... Pirie's gentle invitation to the rich treasure house of thinking that has been home to our civiliztion is terribly geniuine and persuasive.' - Good Book Guide "A lecturer and TV commentator on economics and political ... Read more