A Brief History of Thought - A Philosophical Guide to Living

NATIONAL BESTSELLER "The most succinct and accessible overview of philosophy I have come across, and perfect for anyone who wants to dip their toe into the waters of philosophy without drowning in intimidating prose." ― Matt Haig, Washington Post From the timeless wisdom of the ancient Greeks to Christianity, the Enlightenment, existentialism, and postmodernism, Luc Ferry''s instant classic brilliantly and accessibly explains the enduring teachings of philosophy--including its profound relevance to modern daily life and its essential role in achieving happiness and living a meaningful life. This lively journey through the great thinkers will enlighten every reader, young and old.

About the author

Luc Ferry is a philosopher and the author of the national bestseller A Brief History of Thought. From 2002 to 2004 he served as France's minister of national education. He has been awarded the Prix Médicis, Prix Jean-Jacques-Rousseau, and Prix Aujourd'hui, in addition to being an officer of the French Legion of Honor and a knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. He lives in Paris.

Product details

• Authors: Luc Ferry
• Publisher: Harper Perennial USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 27.12.2011
• EAN: 9780062074249
• ISBN: 978-0-06-207424-9
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 205 mm x 20 mm
• Series: HarperPerennial; Learning to Live; Learning to Live
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology; HISTORY: WORLD, HISTORY: Civilization, SCIENCE: Life Sciences / General, RELIGION: Spirituality, PHILOSOPHY: Essays, RELIGION: Philosophy, RELIGION: Ethics, PHILOSOPHY: History & Surveys / General, PHILOSOPHY: Movements / Humanism, PHILOSOPHY: Reference