Examine the ideas and traditions of Western and Eastern thought
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Introduction
A demystifying guide to a misunderstood subject. Learn to understand the major issues, theories and problems at the heart of philosophy and watch hard-to-grasp concepts come to life. Discover philosophers' answers to the ‘big questions’ Where do we come from? What is the perfect model for society? What is the meaning of life?
Discover who's who and know all the major thinkers, from Aristotle to Zeno. Use the ‘toolkit’ to exercise your mind, learn to talk the talk and construct and communicate philosophical arguments.
Start reading, start thinking.
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Customer Review:
Review by: Prof.Paulo de Lacerda,PhD, 23 November 2008
'Amazing work well written and with further updated content on the Histoy and basis of eastern and western philosphical doctrines of Mankind.'
Product details
Format: Paperback: flexiback
ISBN: 9781405317634
Size: 125 x 217mm
Number of pages: 352
Publication date: 05 Apr 2007
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
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