Philosophy: 50 Key Ideas Unpacked
Discover the 50 key ideas that have defined the course of philosophical inquiry in this thought-provoking and accessible guide.

What is truth? How can I lead an ethical life? Do I have free will? Questions such as these have plagued world-famous philosophers since ancient times. Find out how they have sought to answer them and more in this captivating guide to philosophy, unpacking the subject's most intriguing and profound reflections, including:

• Plato's cave
• The Stoic elimination of emotion
• Descartes's Cogito Ergo Sum
• Nietzsche's Superman
• Logical Positivism
• The world as a computer simulation

Written in plain, jargon-free English with helpful diagrams, this essential guide untangles complicated theories and makes abstract concepts accessible to everyone. Perfect for students or anyone wanting a fresh approach to this incredible subject.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Ideas Unpacked series explores several academic topics through their 50 greatest ideas, giving readers an entertaining and accessible overview of a subjects defining theories and thinkers.

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Philosophy: 50 Key Ideas Unpacked
Discover the 50 key ideas that have defined the course of philosophical inquiry in this thought-provoking and accessible guide.

What is truth? How can I lead an ethical life? Do I have free will? Questions such as these have plagued world-famous philosophers since ancient times. Find out how they have sought to answer them and more in this captivating guide to philosophy, unpacking the subject's most intriguing and profound reflections, including:

• Plato's cave
• The Stoic elimination of emotion
• Descartes's Cogito Ergo Sum
• Nietzsche's Superman
• Logical Positivism
• The world as a computer simulation

Written in plain, jargon-free English with helpful diagrams, this essential guide untangles complicated theories and makes abstract concepts accessible to everyone. Perfect for students or anyone wanting a fresh approach to this incredible subject.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Ideas Unpacked series explores several academic topics through their 50 greatest ideas, giving readers an entertaining and accessible overview of a subjects defining theories and thinkers.

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Philosophy: 50 Key Ideas Unpacked

Philosophy: 50 Key Ideas Unpacked

by Michael Moore
Philosophy: 50 Key Ideas Unpacked

Philosophy: 50 Key Ideas Unpacked

by Michael Moore

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Discover the 50 key ideas that have defined the course of philosophical inquiry in this thought-provoking and accessible guide.

What is truth? How can I lead an ethical life? Do I have free will? Questions such as these have plagued world-famous philosophers since ancient times. Find out how they have sought to answer them and more in this captivating guide to philosophy, unpacking the subject's most intriguing and profound reflections, including:

• Plato's cave
• The Stoic elimination of emotion
• Descartes's Cogito Ergo Sum
• Nietzsche's Superman
• Logical Positivism
• The world as a computer simulation

Written in plain, jargon-free English with helpful diagrams, this essential guide untangles complicated theories and makes abstract concepts accessible to everyone. Perfect for students or anyone wanting a fresh approach to this incredible subject.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Ideas Unpacked series explores several academic topics through their 50 greatest ideas, giving readers an entertaining and accessible overview of a subjects defining theories and thinkers.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781398835450
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Limited
Publication date: 03/05/2024
Series: Ideas Unpacked , #1
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 6.02(w) x 9.21(h) x (d)

About the Author

About The Author
Michael Moore is a writer and philosophy educator, specializing 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

Date of Birth:

April 23, 1954

Place of Birth:

Davison, Michigan

Education:

Attended University of Michigan, Flint
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