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Philosophy in Minutes
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Philosophy in Minutes
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Marcus Weeks
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| Series | In Minutes |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:416 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 126,Width 126 |
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| Category/Genre | Popular philosophy |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781782066460
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| Classifications | Dewey:100 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Quercus Publishing
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| Imprint |
Quercus Publishing
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| Publication Date |
30 January 2014 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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 Biography
Marcus Weeks has written numerous books, such as How Many Molehills in a Mountain?: Measuring What You Don't Know in Terms of What You Do and Music: A Crash Course, and contributed to many titles for Dorling Kindersley, including The Philosophy Book, the Millennium Encyclopedia, and both Science and Art in 'The Definitive Visual Guide' series.
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