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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780994160218Author Adrian AndersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 50Imprint Threshold PublishingPublisher Threshold PublishingDimensions(mm) 244mm * 170mm * 3mm

First published in 1946, History of Western Philosophy went on to become the best-selling philosophy book of the twentieth century. A dazzlingly ambitious project, it remains unchallenged to this day as the ultimate introduction to Western philosophy...

'The noblest and most lovable of the great philosophers ... ethically he is supreme' Bertrand RussellPublished shortly after his death in 1677, the Ethics is Spinoza's greatest work - a fully cohesive philosophical system that strives to provide a...

Target success in AQA A-level Philosophy with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that you can rely on to review, strengthen and test...

Shortlisted for the BBC Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-fiction 2011. Life is on the up. We are wealthier, healthier, happier, kinder, cleaner, more peaceful, more equal and longer-lived than any previous generation. Thanks to the...

Target success in AQA A-level Philosophy with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that you can rely on to review, strengthen and test...

The Collected Works of Spinoza provides, for the first time in English, a truly satisfactory edition of all of Spinoza's writings, with accurate and readable translations, based on the best critical editions of the original-language texts, done by a...

'No Logo' was a book that defined a generation when it was first published in 1999. For its 10th anniversay Naomi Klein has updated this iconic book. By the time you're twenty-one, you'll have seen or heard a million advertisements. But you...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780715623374Author Alasdair MacIntyreFormat PaperbackPage Count 252Imprint Gerald Duckworth & Co LtdPublisher Duckworth OverlookWeight(grams) 390g

Outlines of Scepticism, by the Greek philosopher Sextus Empiricus, is a work of major importance for the history of Greek philosophy. It is the fullest extant account of ancient scepticism, and it is also one of our most copious sources of information...

Discover for yourself the pleasures of philosophy! Written both for the seasoned student of philosophy as well as the general reader, the renowned writer Roger Scruton provides a survey of modern philosophy. Always engaging, Scruton takes us on a...

Learn everything you need to know about the world of philosophy- from the key thinkers to modern concepts in a brand new portable size.To the complete novice learning about philosophy can be daunting - The Little Book of Philosophy changes all that. With...

'A definitive work...explains clearly and succinctly concepts and theories at the heart of European and American philosophy.' - Brenda AlmondWhat do philosophers mean by 'absolute' and 'akrasia'? What are 'Polish notation' and 'prime matter'? What...

This bestselling dictionary is written by one of the leading philosophers of our time, and it is widely recognized as the best dictionary of its kind. Comprehensive and authoritative, it covers every aspect of philosophy from Aristotle to Zen. With clear...

Published in 1785, Immanuel Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals ranks alongside Plato's Republic and Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics as one of the most profound and influential works in moral philosophy ever written. In Kant's own words, its...

This dictionary is dedicated to the work of Gilles Deleuze, providing an in-depth introduction to a leading figure in continental philosophy. It defines and contextualises more than 150 terms that relate to Deleuze's philosophy: the key terms and...

For over 2000 years, philosophy has been our best guide to the experience of being human, and the true nature of reality. From Aristotle, Plato, Epicurus, Confucius, Cicero and Heraclitus in ancient times to 17th century rationalists Descartes, Leibniz...

Raymond Williams' seminal exploration of the history of meaning of some of the most important words in the English language. First published in 1976, and expanded in 1983, KEYWORDS reveals how the meanings of 131 words - including 'art',...

Richard Linklater's celebrated Before trilogy chronicles the love of Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy) who first meet up in Before Sunrise, later reconnect in Before Sunset and finally experience a fall-out in Before Midnight. Not only do...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780143117469Author Matthew B. CrawfordFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 187gDimensions(mm) 197mm *...

From cubed wombat poop to mantis shrimp eyesight, impress your friends with More True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t!Learn the weirdest things about planet earth with this hilarious guide to all things bizarre. Challenge your friends, puzzle your family,...

In a series of 50 accessible essays, Ben Dupre introduces and explains the central ideas of politics, philosophy, religion, economics, science, and the arts that have engaged key thinkers and leaders, from Plato to the present day.From the Big Bang to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375757990Author AristotleFormat PaperbackPage Count 1520Imprint Modern Library IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 850gDimensions(mm) 204mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780029352106Author Alfred North WhiteheadFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint The Free PressPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 251gDimensions(mm)...

You think, therefore you are. Get a straightforward rundown on philosophy from the ancient world to today If you've ever pondered your existence over your morning coffee or considered the nature of crime and punishment, you're an amateur philosopher...

'Nagel and Newman accomplish the wondrous task of clarifying the argumentative outline of Kurt Godel's celebrated logic bomb.' - The GuardianIn 1931 the mathematical logician Kurt Godel published a revolutionary paper that challenged certain basic...

This visual celebration of the world's most celebrated thinkers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and pioneering ideas.Philosophers Who Changed History places well-known philosophers in their historical and cultural context, showing you how...

Peter Vardy's much acclaimed introduction to the study of ideas about God - now revised and updated. A clear, well-written guide to philosophical thinking about God. Starting with the question of what it means to say we believe in God, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781453611920Author Rene DescartesFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint CreateSpacePublisher CreateSpaceWeight(grams) 122gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm * 6mm

First published in the most ambitious international philosophy project for a generation; the Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy.Logic from A to Z is a unique glossary of terms used in formal logic and the philosophy of mathematics.Over 500 entries...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780971204485Author Edred ThorssonFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Arcana Europa Media LLCPublisher Arcana Europa Media LLCWeight(grams)...

Oxford University Press presents a major new edition of the definitive philosophical reference work for readers at all levels. For ten years the original volume has served as a stimulating introduction for general readers and as an indispensable guide...

This open access collection of AI ethics case studies is the first book to present real-life case studies combined with commentaries and strategies for overcoming ethical challenges. Case studies are one of the best ways to learn about ethical dilemmas...

Philosophy, the "love of wisdom", is the product of our endless fascination and curiosity about the world - the child of wonder. Through it, we seek to answer the most fundamental of questions: How do we know what we know? Does God exist? What is beauty?...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781489714398Author Carol J Pemrich HauserFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint LiferichPublisher LiferichWeight(grams) 73gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 3mm

An informative and accessible guide to all of the great philosophers' best-known theories, explained through their most famous quotes.We may have heard of Socrates, Plato, Descartes and Nietzsche, but what did they believe? What were their famous...

Wittgenstein's Copernican Revolution is concerned with how one is to conceive of the relation between language and reality without embracing Linguistic Realism and without courting any form of Linguistic Idealism either. It argues that this is precisely...

Since the beginning of time mankind has struggled with the big questions surrounding our existence. Whilst most people have heard of Socrates, Machiavelli and Nietzsche, many are less clear on their theories and key concepts. In The Great Philosophers,...

Demystifying the key ideas of the world's greatest philosophers, and exploring all of the most important branches of thought including philosophy of science, philosophy of religion and feminist philosophy in a uniquely visual way, this book is the...

'What can you say to a man who tells you he prefers obeying God rather than men, and that as a result he's certain he'll go to heaven if he cuts your throat?' Voltaire's Pocket Philosophical Dictionary, first published in 1764, is a major work of the...