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    400 Quotations from Contemporary Philosophy
    400 Quotations from Contemporary Philosophy
    400 Quotations from Contemporary Philosophy
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    400 Quotations from Contemporary Philosophy

    Written by Nicolas de Chamfort, Albert Einstein, Emil Cioran and Gaston Bachelard

    Narrated by Brad Carty

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    About this audiobook

    ‘400 Quotations from Contemporary Philosophy’ features the unparalleled wit and wisdom of some of contemporary philosophy’s greatest practitioners. These great minds include Albert Einstein, Gaston Bachelard, Emil Cioran and Nicolas de Chamfort. A carefully crafted collection, ‘400 Quotations from Contemporary Philosophy’ is guaranteed to educate and entertain. Ideal for those needing a dose of philosophical insights. Albert Einstein (1879-1955), is one of the greatest and most influential physicists ever. he is best remembered for his work in developing the Theory of Relativity.French philosopher Gaston Bachelard (1884-1962) was famous for his work in poetics and the philosophy of science.Emil Cioran (1911-1995) was a Romanian philosopher, known for his philosophical pessimism. His notable works include ‘A Short History of Decay’ (1949), and ‘The Temptation to Exist’ (1956).Nicolas de Chamfort (1741-1794) was a French writer of epigrams and aphorisms.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSAGA Egmont
    Release dateJun 9, 2022
    ISBN9782821178861
    400 Quotations from Contemporary Philosophy

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