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The Philosophy Book

by DK
ebook
1 of 1 copy available
1 of 1 copy available

Discover how our big social, political and ethical ideas are formed with The Philosophy Book.
Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Philosophy in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Philosophy Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.
This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Philosophy, with:
- Key quotes from more than 100 of the great thinkers of philosophy
- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout
- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding
The Philosophy Book is the perfect introduction to philosophy, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll discover how key concepts in philosophy have shaped our world, with authoritative articles that explore big ideas. Learn about everyone who's contributed to the flow of world philosophy, from antiquity to the modern age, through superb mind maps explaining the line of thought.
Your Philosophical Questions, Simply Explained
If you thought it was difficult to learn philosophy and its many concepts, The Philosophy Book presents the key ideas in a clear layout. Find out what philosophers thought about the nature of reality, and the fundamental questions we ask ourselves; What is the meaning of life? What is the Universe made of? And work your way through the different branches of philosophy such as metaphysics and ethics, from ancient and modern thinkers.
The Big Ideas Series
With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Philosophy Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

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    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2011

      Gr 9 Up-What is the nature of the world? How should I live? Is language really logical? In this accessible guide to the great thinkers, contributors offer the (thoroughly boiled down) perspectives of 107 philosophers on such questions. An introduction defines the discipline, explains its branches, and argues for its continuing relevance. Half of the book covers pre-Kantian philosophy, including the ideas of Averroes, Confucius, Maimonides, and Rumi (but no Indians after Siddhartha). Ahad Ha'am, Hajime Tanabe, and Tetsuro Watsuji are among the moderns, and of contemporary thinkers, Julia Kristeva, Henry Odera Oruka, Peter Singer and Slavoj Zizek have the last word; a useful directory of minor philosophers follows. Each of six historical periods outlined has a separate introduction and a time line. The sidebars add context and biographical details of the selected philosophers, who earn one to six pages of coverage. Language is generally non-specialized; the neat visual tag accompanying each thinker provides a useful, necessarily simplified, mnemonic. This graphically lively presentation, which also features color reproductions, colorfully framed pull quotes, photos, and a variety of fonts, offers students an overview of the ideas and concepts generated by people who have spent their lives "wondering about the world."-Patricia D. Lothrop, St. George's School, Newport, RI

      Copyright 2011 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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