101 Great Philosophers - by Madsen Pirie (Paperback)

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101 Great Philosophers is a concise and accessible guide to 101 of the greatest minds that contributed to the legacy of western philosophy.
About the Author: MADSEN PIRIE is President of the Adam Smith Institute and author of numerous books including Boost Your IQ and The Sherlock Holmes IQ Book.
216 Pages
Philosophy, History & Surveys

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About the Book

A concise and accessible guide to the 101 greatest thinkers in the history of philosophy.

Book Synopsis

101 Great Philosophers is a concise and accessible guide to 101 of the greatest minds that contributed to the legacy of western philosophy. From the ancient Greeks to present-day thinkers, Madsen Pirie employs concise entries, each on a single page, to give a snapshot of the contribution made by 100 key philosophers to the development of this fascinating subject. This book provides a sparkling insight into the lives and times of each philosopher covered - explaining just why what they had to say was so innovative and inspiring.

Essential reading for anyone coming to the subject for the first time, this book is an indispensible introduction to the most important ideas in the history of western thought.

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"Fans of the "dip-in-and-have-a-go" approach to philosophy should form an orderly queue." --City AM

About the Author

MADSEN PIRIE is President of the Adam Smith Institute and author of numerous books including Boost Your IQ and The Sherlock Holmes IQ Book. He was formerly Distinguished Visiting Professor of Philosophy and Logic at Hillsdale College, Michigan, USA. He appears regularly as an expert on CNN and BBC television.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: .57 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 216

Genre: Philosophy

Sub-Genre: History & Surveys

Publisher: Continuum

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Madsen Pirie

Language: English

Street Date: November 1, 2009

TCIN: 90816836

UPC: 9780826423863

Item Number (DPCI): 247-47-1240

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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