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50 Big Ideas You Really Need to Know

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50 Big Ideas You Really Need to Know by Ben Dupre offers an engaging exploration of essential concepts across philosophy and psychology. Each chapter delves into a significant idea, breaking down complex theories and making them accessible to general readers. It's a concise guide to understanding foundational thoughts that have shaped human understanding and continue to influence our daily lives.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the core concepts that shape human thought and behaviour, from ancient philosophy to modern psychology. This guide provides clear, concise explanations of significant ideas, making complex topics easily accessible and offering meaningful insights into the complexities of the human mind and society.

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50 Big Ideas You Really Need to Know

Master the big ideas that shape the world we live in today.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

50 Big Ideas You Really Need to Know is a concise, accessible, and popular guide to the central tenets of Western thought.

Every important principle of philosophy, religion, politics, economics, the arts, and the sciences is profiled in a series of short illustrated essays, complemented by an informative array of timelines and box features.

From feminism to capitalism, evolution to existentialism, this compact guide is the perfect introduction to the big ideas that shape the world we live in.

Series: 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529425147

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Greenfinch

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 176.0mm

Weight: 151g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Ben Dupre read Classics at Exeter College, Oxford before pursuing a career in reference publishing. He was Children's Reference Publisher at Oxford University Press from 1992 until 2004 and, all told, has more than 20 years' experience of bringing complex and challenging concepts to the widest possible audience.

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