Philosophy in Minutes

Name: Philosophy in Minutes
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SKU: 9781782066460
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By Marcus Weeks

Series: In Minutes

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Philosophy in Minutes by Marcus Weeks distils complex philosophical ideas into concise, accessible summaries. Throughout the book, key philosophical themes and movements are broken down, providing insights into pivotal thinkers and their contributions to the field. This work serves as a handy guide for both newcomers and seasoned philosophy enthusiasts looking to refresh their knowledge.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in quickly grasping the key ideas of philosophy without wading through dense texts. It distils complex philosophical concepts into bite-sized chunks, making it perfect for curious minds who want to explore thought-provoking ideas efficiently.

Philosophy in Minutes

The quickest way to learn about philosophy, from metaphysics to postmodernism.

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.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782066460

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 January 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 126.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 416

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Marcus Weeks Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: In Minutes

About the Author

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.

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