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Philosophy in Minutes

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Philosophy for the curious mind in minutes.

Philosophy in Minutes is a great book for those who are interested in delving into the world of philosophy but are intimidated by the subject. The book offers a comprehensive overview of 200 of the most important philosophical ideas in an easy-to-understand format. It covers a wide range of debates and key thinkers, from Aristotle to Marx, and even introduces readers to concepts such as morality and ethics. The book's use of illustrations makes it easy to remember and understand complex ideas. Overall, this book is perfect for beginners who want to quickly grasp the basics of philosophy.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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ISBN: 9781782066460
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Date of Publication: 2014-08-05
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.89
(rated by 307 readers)

Description

Philosophy in Minutes distils 200 of the most important philosophical ideas into easily digestible, bite-sized sections.

The core information for every topic - including debates such as the role of philosophy in science and religion, key thinkers from Aristotle to Marx, and introductions to morality and ethics - is explained in straightforward language, using illustrations to make the concepts easy to understand and remember.

Whether you are perplexed by existentialism or pondering the notion of free will, this accessible small-format book will help any reader to quickly grasp the basics of this highly nuanced subject.

Chapters include: Truth and logic, Marxism, Communism and Socialism, Ontology, Philosophy and literature, Existence of God, Feminist theory, Consciousness, The future of philosophy.


Author: Marcus Weeks
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 416
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Publication Date: 05 Aug 2014
 

Philosophy for the curious mind in minutes.

Philosophy in Minutes is a great book for those who are interested in delving into the world of philosophy but are intimidated by the subject. The book offers a comprehensive overview of 200 of the most important philosophical ideas in an easy-to-understand format. It covers a wide range of debates and key thinkers, from Aristotle to Marx, and even introduces readers to concepts such as morality and ethics. The book's use of illustrations makes it easy to remember and understand complex ideas. Overall, this book is perfect for beginners who want to quickly grasp the basics of philosophy.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.