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Philosophy: The Great Thinkers
Philosophy: The Great Thinkers
Philosophy: The Great Thinkers
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'It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.'
- Aristotle


This illustrated guide showcases the major philosophers of the western tradition. Concise and informative, it provides an ideal introduction to their lives, ideas and the effect those ideas have had on the wider world.

Both easy-to-use and a stimulating read, this book is an ideal reference for anybody interested in philosophy, and especially for those who want a clear, entertaining exposition of the ideas that shape the way we think.

Key features:

• A-Z format, covering the ideas of many of history's most influential thinkers, from Aristotle and Cicero to controversial contemporary philosophers such as Peter Singer and Jacques Derrida
• At-a-glance summaries of the major works of each philosopher featured
• Fully illustrated

LanguageEnglish
Release dateFeb 20, 2018
ISBN9781788884464
Philosophy: The Great Thinkers
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Philip Stokes

Philip Stokes graduated with a BA(Hons) in Philosophy from the University of Reading in 1993, and gained his Masters degree from Bristol University in 1995. His Masters dissertation was a critique of Quine from a Wittgensteinian perspective. After working for several years in academic publishing, Philip returned to academia proper, beginning his PhD at the University of Reading, where he was Course tutor within the Department of Continuing Education at Reading. In 2005 he took up a post at Chulalongkom University in Thailand, where he is a member of the Language Faculty.

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