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The world's great philosophers have always wrestled with the crucial questions about human nature and the world we live in: How should we live our lives? What is knowledge? How should society be organized? Over the centuries, philosophers have come up with an array of compelling answers to these questions. A Short History of Philosophy takes you on an entertaining and informative journey through the landscape of western philosophy from Plato to Jean-Paul Sartre. Whether discussing the origins of metaphysics, the merits of idealism, or the questions raised by existentialism, Peter Gibson brings to life the ideas of these great thinkers and carefully explains their reasoning in straightforward, easy-to-understand language. This lively, accessible guide provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in philosophy.

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Author:   Dr Peter Gibson
Publisher:   Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Arcturus
ISBN:  

9781789502275

ISBN 10:   1789502276
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   15 June 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1: The Philosophy of Nature, 585-399 BCE Chapter 2: Philosophical Systems, 399-322 BCE Chapter 3: Schools of Philosophy, 370 BCE-200 CE Chapter 4: Philosophy for Christianity, 380-1347 Chapter 5: Philosophy for Science, 1347-1650 Chapter 6: Philosophy from Experience, 1640-1720 Chapter 7: Philosophy from Reason, 1640-1720 Chapter 8: Limits of Philosophy, 1739-95 Chapter 9: Politics and Idealism, 1750-1861 Chapter 10: Mavericks, 1819-1910 Chapter 11: Analysis, 1879-1951 Chapter 12: Continental Philosophy, 1900-84 Chapter 13: Philosophy Since 1960

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Peter Gibson first studied English Literature at University but now has three degrees in Philosophy, including a Ph.D from Birkbeck College, University of London. He is the founder of the website philosophyideas.com which catalogues philosophical ideas from across the centuries and he strongly believes that a wider knowledge of philosophy will improve the world.

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