Fr. 22.90

Philosophy in Minutes - 200 Key Concepts

English · Paperback / Softback

Shipping usually within 1 to 3 working days

Description

Read more

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.

About the author

Marcus Weeks is the author of the hugely successful Philosophy in Minutes, Psychology in Minutes and Politics in Minutes. He has written numerous other books and contributed to prestigious reference works such as The Philosophy Book, the Millennium Encyclopedia and the Definitive Visual Guide series.

Summary

The quickest way to learn about philosophy, from metaphysics to postmodernism.

Product details

Authors Marcus Weeks
Publisher Quercus Publishing
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 30.01.2014
 
EAN 9781782066460
ISBN 978-1-78206-646-0
No. of pages 416
Dimensions 128 mm x 131 mm x 30 mm
Series IN MINUTES
Subjects Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology
Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works

PHILOSOPHY / Social, Western philosophy: Enlightenment

Customer reviews

No reviews have been written for this item yet. Write the first review and be helpful to other users when they decide on a purchase.

Write a review

Thumbs up or thumbs down? Write your own review.

For messages to CeDe.ch please use the contact form.

The input fields marked * are obligatory

By submitting this form you agree to our data privacy statement.