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The Handy Philosophy Answer Book

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Format Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10 1578592267
ISBN-13 9781578592265
Publisher Visible Ink Press
Imprint Visible Ink Press
Country of Manufacture US
Country of Publication GB
Publication Date Feb 18th, 2010
Print length 492 Pages
Weight 816 grams
Dimensions 23.40 x 18.60 x 2.60 cms
Product Classification: Educational: History
Ksh 7,000.00
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Combining a basic history of philosophical thought with the often personal stories of famous philosophers, this book presents an introduction to the world of philosophy. It answers more than 1,000 questions, ranging from, 'What was the Enlightenment?' to 'Why did the Pythagorians avoid fava beans?'

Plato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, Sartre, and many more. Who were they? What did they say? Why should we care? How did changing philosophical thought affect the history of civilization? How does philosophy affect pop culture, politics and government, and our everyday lives?

Combining a basic history of philosophical thought with the often quirky personal stories of famous philosophers, The Handy Philosophy Answer Book introduces the reader to the world of philosophy. This comprehensive survey analyzes the collective effort of philosophers throughout history in the pursuit of truth and wisdom. It explores the tangible significance of philosophical thought to modern society and civilization as a whole, and answers more than 1,000 questions, including …

  • What was the Enlightenment?
  • Why did the Pythagorians avoid fava beans?
  • How was Skepticism related to the scientific revolution?
  • Was Søren Kierkegaard’s life “cursed”?
  • How did philosopher A. J. Ayer defeat professional heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson?
  • What are the current trends in philosophy and how are they related to feminism, environmentalism, and African American studies?
  • How is Confucianism relevant to contemporary Western philosophy?

    The Handy Philosophy Answer Book explains philosophical fundamentals. It looks at the various schools of thought. It explores the deep--and sometimes odd--questions posed by philosophers. This comprehensive survey brings us the lives and the impacts of philosophy''s greatest thinkers. With more than 130 photos and illustrations, this tome is richly illustrated, and its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.


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