Philosophy: A Crash Course: Become An Instant Expert - Hardcover
Why do philosophers ask “why”? Because they want to know. Because they love knowledge. Taken literally, philosophy is nothing more (nor less) than the love (philo) of wisdom (sophia)—and who doesn’t love wisdom? All human societies have developed systems of knowledge to help them understand our place in the universe and to satisfy our distinctively human curiosity. However, while standard histories of philosophy tend to focus on canonical figures and their “big ideas,” ideas don’t spontaneously come into existence in isolation from a context. They occur in relation to other ideas, had by other people. This book emphasises the collaborative nature of philosophy, showcasing the way that thinkers’ thoughts become intertwined, and focuses on how philosophy—even in its most abstract form—intersects with everyday concerns, integrating older philosophical discussions with newer debates.
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- PublisherIvy Press
- Publication date2019
- ISBN 10 1782408657
- ISBN 13 9781782408659
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages160
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Drawing on classical theories as well as modern approaches, this book shows how philosophical debates impact our lives, from shaping our social structures to making personal decisions such as whether to eat meat. Part of the Crash Course series, the book contains 52 concise articles, each one offering an overview of a main concept and a closer look at a particular aspect of it. Also included are timelines of major events and biographies of leading figures in the field. Seller Inventory # 516017
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