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Explore big questions and understand complex philosophy
Who are you? What is truly real? Is there such a thing as free will? If you have ever considered questions like these, that’s philosophy. The Philosophy Book for Beginners breaks down the core concepts of both Eastern and Western philosophy in clear language that explains the most important people and ideas. You’ll develop an understanding of the basic ideas and see your understanding of the world expand―no dense, academic texts required.
The major branches―Explore the central questions of metaphysics, epistemology, logic, and axiology as you see how they changed over time.A wide range of thinkers―Discover the diverse perspectives of philosophers, from Socrates in the fifth century BCE to modern-day thinkers like Martha Nussbaum.Thought experiments―Each chapter focuses on a topic, like existentialism, stoicism, or radical faith, and ends with a related thought experiment for you to ponder.
Gain a solid understanding of philosophy, with a book that makes it easy to grasp and relevant to the world today.
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Expand your knowledge
Explore new ways of thinking that can give you a deeper understanding of human history, the universe, and reality as we know it.
Written for anyone
Cut right to the heart of each lesson with short, clear explanations and no extraneous details or vocabulary.
Explore key concepts
This guide contains a wide range of both Eastern and Western philosophical teachings all in one place, so you don’t have to go searching for multiple sources.
Publisher : Callisto (September 7, 2021)
Language : English
Paperback : 182 pages
ISBN-10 : 1648765327
ISBN-13 : 978-1648765322
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 0.44 x 9 inches