101 Great Philosophers: Makers of Modern Thought

by Madsen Pirie

Paperback, 2009

Status

Available

Call number

190

Collection

Publication

Continuum (2009), Edition: 1, Paperback, 216 pages

Description

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 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, this book is an ind

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LibraryThing member kevn57
To brief overviews of western philosophers, best used to decide who you'd like to learn more about.

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Physical description

216 p.; 5.08 inches

ISBN

0826423868 / 9780826423863

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READIN, bedroom table

philosophers discussed:
thales, anaximander, phythagoras, xenophanes, heraclitus, parmenides, anaxagoras, empedocles, protagoras, zeno, diogenes, socrates, democritus, antisthenes, plato, aristotle, epicurus, aristarchus, arcimedes, seneca, epictetus, ptolemy

marcus aurelius, sextus empiricus, plotinus, saint augustine of hippo, st anselm, roger bacon, thomas aquinas, william of occam (ockham)

etc etc
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