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Author : Vincent J. Falcone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0962932310
Author : The School of Life
Publisher : School of Life Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0993538703
The Great Thinkers is a collection of some of the most important ideas of Eastern and Western culture - drawn from the works of those philosophers, political theorists, sociologists, artists and novelists whom we believe have the most to offer to us today. We've worked hard to make the thinkers in this book clear, relevant and charming, mining the history of knowledge to bring you the ideas we think have the greatest importance to our times. This 480-page book contains the canon of The School of Life, the gallery of individuals across the millennia who help to frame our intellectual project - and we have succeeded if, in the days and years ahead, you find yourself turning to our thinkers to illuminate the multiple dilemmas, joys and griefs of daily life.
Author : Confucius
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2005-08-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780141967226
Perhaps the most widely read thinker of all time, Confucius transformed Chinese philosophy with his belief that the greatest goal in life was pursuit of 'The Way': a search for virtue not as a means to rewards in this world or the next, but as the pinnacle of human existence.
Author : Mortimer Adler
Publisher : Open Court
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2000-03-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780812696936
Time magazine called Mortimer J. Adler a "philosopher for everyman." In this guide to considering the big questions, Adler addresses the topics all men and women ponder in the course of life, such as "What is love?", "How do we decide the right thing to do?", and, "What does it mean to be good?" Drawing on his extensive knowledge of Western literature, history, and philosophy, the author considers what is meant by democracy, law, emotion, language, truth, and other abstract concepts in light of more than two millennia of Western civilization and discourse. Adler's essays offer a remarkable and contemplative distillation of the Great Ideas of Western Thought.
Author : Stephen Law
Publisher : Quercus
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781623655563
Since the beginning of time mankind has struggled with the big questions surrounding our existence. Whilst most people have heard of Socrates, Machiavelli and Nietzsche, many are less clear on their theories and key concepts. In The Great Philosophers, bestselling author Stephen Law condenses and deciphers their fundamental ideas. Avoiding the technical jargon and complex logic associated with most books on philosophy, Law brings the thoughts of these great thinkers, from Confucius and Buddha to Wittgenstein and Sartre, to life.
Author : Roy Abraham Varghese
Publisher : Oneworld Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 185168655X
This innovative and challenging book presents cogent answers from some of the greatest thinkers of the twentieth century to fifteen of the most enduring questions posed by humanity. For questioning minds who seek alternative philosophical viewpoints, this is a unique and accessible assessment of humankind's common experience that offers a new vision for the next millenium.
Author : Will Durant
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2002-11-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781439107140
A wise and witty compendium of the greatest thoughts, greatest minds, and greatest books of all time—listed in accessible and succinct form—by one of the world's greatest scholars. From the “Hundred Best Books” to the “Ten Greatest Thinkers” to the “Ten Greatest Poets,” here is a concise collection of the world’s most significant knowledge. For the better part of a century, Will Durant dwelled upon—and wrote about—the most significant eras, individuals, and achievements of human history. His selections have finally been brought together in a single, compact volume. Durant eloquently defends his choices of the greatest minds and ideas, but he also stimulates readers into forming their own opinions, encouraging them to shed their surroundings and biases and enter “The Country of the Mind,” a timeless realm where the heroes of our species dwell. From a thinker who always chose to exalt the positive in the human species, The Greatest Minds and Ideas of All Time stays true to Durant's optimism. This is a book containing the absolute best of our heritage, passed on for the benefit of future generations. Filled with Durant's renowned wit, knowledge, and unique ability to explain events and ideas in simple and exciting terms, this is a pocket-size liberal arts and humanist curriculum in one volume.
Author : Mark Skousen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 770 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317455868
Here is a bold history of economics - the dramatic story of how the great economic thinkers built today's rigorous social science. Noted financial writer and economist Mark Skousen has revised and updated this popular work to provide more material on Adam Smith and Karl Marx, and expanded coverage of Joseph Stiglitz, 'imperfect' markets, and behavioral economics.This comprehensive, yet accessible introduction to the major economic philosophers of the past 225 years begins with Adam Smith and continues through the present day. The text examines the contributions made by each individual to our understanding of the role of the economist, the science of economics, and economic theory. To make the work more engaging, boxes in each chapter highlight little-known - and often amusing - facts about the economists' personal lives that affected their work.
Author : William S. Sahakian,Mabel Lewis Sahakian
Publisher : Barnes & Noble Publishing
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1566192714
If you never understood why Plato's philosophy of Ideal Forms is called Realism, Ideas of the Great Philosophers makes ideal reading. This compact book provides a veritable brief history of philosophy, offering precise descriptions of the major branches of philosophical thought and exploring the contributions of great thinkers to the various fields of philosophic inquiry. -- Amazon.
Author : Sharon Kaye
Publisher : Rockridge Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1648765327
Explore big questions and understand complex philosophy Who are you? What is truly real? Is there such a thing as free will? If you have ever considered questions like these, that's philosophy. The Philosophy Book for Beginners breaks down the core concepts of both Eastern and Western philosophy in clear language that explains the most important people and ideas. You'll develop an understanding of the basic ideas and see your understanding of the world expand—no dense, academic texts required. The major branches—Explore the central questions of metaphysics, epistemology, logic, and axiology as you see how they changed over time. A wide range of thinkers—Discover the diverse perspectives of philosophers, from Socrates in the fifth century BCE to modern-day thinkers like Martha Nussbaum. Thought experiments—Each chapter focuses on a topic, like existentialism, stoicism, or radical faith, and ends with a related thought experiment for you to ponder. Gain a solid understanding of philosophy, with a book that makes it easy to grasp and relevant to the world today.
Author : Philip Stokes
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781788884464
'It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.' - Aristotle This illustrated guide showcases the major philosophers of the western tradition. Concise and informative, it provides an ideal introduction to their lives, ideas and the effect those ideas have had on the wider world. Both easy-to-use and a stimulating read, this book is an ideal reference for anybody interested in philosophy, and especially for those who want a clear, entertaining exposition of the ideas that shape the way we think. Key features: • A-Z format, covering the ideas of many of history's most influential thinkers, from Aristotle and Cicero to controversial contemporary philosophers such as Peter Singer and Jacques Derrida • At-a-glance summaries of the major works of each philosopher featured • Fully illustrated
Author : James Mannion
Publisher : Everything
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2002-11-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1580626629
Provides profiles of men and women, including scientists, artists, religious leaders, philosophers, and figures in popular culture, whose ideas have shaped or changed the world.
Author : Jeremy Harwood
Publisher : Quercus Books
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Philosophers
ISBN : IND:30000127025181
From philosophy's founding fathers like Thales, Socrates or Plato to great minds of the post-modern era, including Sartre, Ayer and Feyerabend, this concise new guide presents 100 of the world's most influential thinkers. Arranged from the ancient world to the present day, each philosopher's key ideas, notable works and pronouncements are encapsulated in a series of succinct biographies, accompanied by illustrations, at-a-glance fact panels and thought-provoking quotations.
Author : Ian Philip McGreal
Publisher : HarperResource
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105012352881
Information on religious and philosophical thinkers from China, India, Japan, Korea and the Islamic world
Author : Walter Benjamin
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008-08-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780141963426
One of the most important works of cultural theory ever written, Walter Benjamin's groundbreaking essay explores how the age of mass media means audiences can listen to or see a work of art repeatedly – and what the troubling social and political implications of this are. 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 thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.