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What's the Difference? Philosophy

150 Key Concepts in Philosophy
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What's the Difference? Philosophy by Dr. Adam Ferner delves into the subtle distinctions between terms that often get confused. What's the difference between sarcasm and irony? Or nihilism and fatalism? Or sex and gender? This book is part of a new series presenting a fresh approach... Read More
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Crystal-clear explanations of the key philosophy concepts you really need to know.

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What's the Difference? Philosophy by Dr. Adam Ferner delves into the subtle distinctions between terms that often get confused. What's the difference between sarcasm and irony? Or nihilism and fatalism? Or sex and gender?

This book is part of a new series presenting a fresh approach to popular reference, grounded in the question: 'What's the difference?'

Inside, you will find crystal-clear explanations of 150 paired words, building into a broad philosophy primer. Philosophical concepts are explored in pairs to help clarify common (and not-so-common) confusions. By investigating two definitions simultaneously, the book penetrates the essence of each topic, allowing you to avoid all too frequent conceptual slip-ups.

This book aids in defining your terms, enabling you to discern the difference between a chatterbox and a brainbox, a sophist and a sage, and most importantly, a well-informed argument and a sloppy debate.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711298873

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 March 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ivy Press

Illustration: 150 colour illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 164.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Adam Ferner has worked in academic philosophy in France and the UK, as well as in schools, youth centres and other alternative learning spaces. He hasย written three books -ย Organisms and Personal Identityย (Routledge, 2016),ย Think Differentlyย (White Lion Publishing, 2018) and, with Nadia Mehdi and Zara Bain,ย Crash Course: Philosophy (Ivy, 2019)ย  - and has been published widely in philosophical and popular journals.ย Adam is an associate editor of the Forum's Essays, and a member of the Changelings, a North London fiction collaboration.

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