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020 _a9780756668617 (hc.)
020 _a9781405353298
035 _a(IMchF)fol13618251
035 _a(OCoLC)ocn698365945
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042 _alccopycat
050 0 0 _aBD21
_b.P45 2011
082 0 4 _a100 BUC/O
100 _a[contributors, Will Buckingham ... [et al.]].
_986178
245 0 4 _aThe philosophy book /
_c[contributors, Will Buckingham ... [et al.]].
260 _aLondon ;
_aNew York :
_bDK Pub.,
_c2011.
300 _a352 p. :
_bill. (mostly col.), portraits. ;
_c25 cm.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 _aExplaining more than 100 of the most important big ideas and groundbreaking theories of key philosophers in a clear and simple way, this is the perfect introduction to philosophy and the history of how we think. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, The Philosophy Book makes use of innovative graphics and easy-to-follow explanations to demystify complex ideas. Explore the history of philosophy, from ancient Greece and China to today, and find out how theories from over 2,000 years ago are still relevant to our modern lives. Follow the progression of human ideas and meet the world's most influential philosophers - from Plato and Confucius through Descartes and Mary Wollstonecraft to Wittgenstein, Chomsky, and Derrida. With clever illustrations, clear explanations, a philosopher directory, and a vocabulary glossary, The Philosophy Book is a perfect and comprehensive introduction to a fascinating subject.
650 0 _aPhilosophy
_vIntroductions.
_9493
700 1 _aBuckingham, Will.
_969971
926 _aDestiny Material Type
_bHardcover
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_cBK
999 _c56095
_d56095