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Philosophy in Minutes
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
Philosophy in Minutes
Contributors:
By (Author) Marcus Weeks
Series:
Publisher:
Quercus Publishing
Imprint:
Quercus Publishing
Publication Date:
1st March 2014
UK Publication Date:
30th January 2014
Country:
United Kingdom
Classifications
Readership:
General
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Dewey:
100
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
416
Dimensions:
Width 128mm, Height 126mm, Spine 32mm
Weight:
360g
Description
Philosophy in Minutes distils 200 of the most important philosophical ideas into easily digestible, bite-sized sections.
The core information for every topic - including debates such as the role of philosophy in science and religion, key thinkers from Aristotle to Marx, and introductions to morality and ethics - is explained in straightforward language, using illustrations to make the concepts easy to understand and remember. Whether you are perplexed by existentialism or pondering the notion of free will, this accessible small-format book will help any reader to quickly grasp the basics of this highly nuanced subject. Chapters include: Truth and logic, Marxism, Communism and Socialism, Ontology, Philosophy and literature, Existence of God, Feminist theory, Consciousness, The future of philosophy.Author Bio
Marcus Weeks has written numerous books, such as How Many Molehills in a Mountain: Measuring What You Don't Know in Terms of What You Do and Music: A Crash Course, and contributed to many titles for Dorling Kindersley, including The Philosophy Book, the Millennium Encyclopedia, and both Science and Art in 'The Definitive Visual Guide' series.
