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by Michael Moore (Author)
Discover the pillars of philosophy and stoke your philosophical spirit with this accessible hardback guide, featuring informative diagrams, helpful text boxes, and captivating full-color images.
From Aristotle to Kant, the great thinkers of the world have sought to come up with rules for how to live better lives, how to govern better and how to understand the world around us. This fascinating guide introduces readers to 10 core philosophical ideas, including metaphysics, aesthetics, political philosophy and more. These principles are explained through digestible text, helpful diagrams and illustrations which help to help make even the most complex ideas accessible to everyone. Includes:- The different schools of philosophy which have held sway over the years
- The most influential philosophers in history, including Plato, Descartes, Nietzsche and Chomsky.
- The key concepts in every area ranging from ethics and free will to stoicism and epistemology
- Sections on how philosophical principles relate to your day-to-day life
- Questions to ponder and formulate your own ideas
- Summary section at the end of each chapter With its comprehensive coverage of the fundamental principles of philosophy, this guide is designed to not only give you a solid foundation but also spark your curiosity and passion for further exploration of this fascinating subject.
Author Biography
Michael Moore is a competing a doctorate in philosophy at the University of Chicago with a passion for making philosophical ideas accessible to everyone. He specializes in the ideas of Plato and Aristotle and in the works of Epicurus, Plotinus, and Lucretius among others. While his primary concern is philosophy, he enjoys classical poetry, drama, and literature. Seeking to bring the ideas of the Ancient Greeks and Romans to a wider audience, he runs a blog at www.ancientgreekphilosopher.com
Number of Pages: 256
Dimensions: 0.71 x 9.23 x 7.52 IN
Publication Date: November 28, 2023
