{"id":16076,"date":"2024-10-14T14:08:27","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T14:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentsclub.org\/homepage\/a-brief-history-of-western-philosophy-unraveling-the-secrets-of-time-the-mind-and-existence\/"},"modified":"2024-10-14T14:08:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T14:08:27","slug":"a-brief-history-of-western-philosophy-unraveling-the-secrets-of-time-the-mind-and-existence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentsclub.org\/homepage\/a-brief-history-of-western-philosophy-unraveling-the-secrets-of-time-the-mind-and-existence\/","title":{"rendered":"A Brief History of Western Philosophy: Unraveling the Secrets of Time, the Mind, and Existence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\nPrice: <span style=\"color:#b12704\">$15.99<\/span><br \/><i><small>(as of Oct 14, 2024 14:08:32 UTC &#8211; <span class=\"wp_automatic_amazon_disclaimer\" title=\"Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date\/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.\">Details<\/span>)<\/small><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0BT6RSQFF?tag=musadiqhus0f2-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valvepress.s3.amazonaws.com\/imgs\/buy_now.png\"><\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>\n  Meet the most important thinkers, questions, and movements in Western philosophy\u2014all in a short, easy-to-read book.<\/p>\n<p>Where did we come from? Why are we here? Do we really have free will? How can we truly know anything?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever wondered about these or other big questions\u2014such as the meaning of life, the nature of truth, or the existence of good and evil\u2014you\u2019re not alone. People have been asking these questions for millennia. And in searching for the answers, they built our modern world.<\/p>\n<p>Though Western philosophy is thousands of years old, its legacy influences just about every aspect of our life today. But most people don\u2019t know where that legacy comes from, how it evolved over time, and who had a hand in shaping it.<\/p>\n<p>This book gives a concise, easy-to-read overview of the great people, questions, and ideas that shaped Western thought, including:<\/p>\n<p>The ancient Greeks who lived before Socrates and paved the way for the birth of philosophyThe most famous philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and AristotleThe major religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam that influenced Western thoughtThe Catholic nuns and monks, like Hildegard Von Bingen, who contributed to medieval philosophyThe bold Renaissance thinkers, like Machiavelli and Montaigne, who refused to conform with the Vatican\u2019s attempts to dictate thoughtThe 19th-century German philosophers like Hegel, Kierkegaard, and Nietzche who introduced concepts like liberalism, existentialism, and nihilismThe old ideas that carried over into modern Europe and North America, and how they changed in the process<\/p>\n<p>And much more!<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re completely new to Western philosophy or already familiar with certain thinkers and movements, this book will give you a clearer picture of the major players who shaped Western thought as we know it today. <\/p>\n<p>Unbiased and easy to read, it\u2019s a great introduction to the history of Western philosophy, the questions humanity has grappled with in every age, and the way these questions have impacted our modern world.<\/p>\n<p>Reading this book will help you:<\/p>\n<p>Understand the forces behind Western societyBecome familiar with history\u2019s most prominent thinkersEngage with some of the biggest questions of all timeGain a solid knowledge base to take your study of philosophy deeper<\/p>\n<p>Ready to take your place in the pantheon of Western thought? Want to meet and engage with the world\u2019s most famous philosophers? Scroll up and click the \u201cAdd to Cart\u201d button to begin your journey<\/p>\n<p> <br \/>\n         From the Publisher                                     <\/p>\n<p>                                          <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Explore the pillars of thought\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/G\/01\/x-locale\/common\/grey-pixel.gif\" class=\"a-lazy-loaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/kdp\/e4ef7304-c294-41c0-8047-5144e3d56878.__CR0,0,1940,600_PT0_SX970_V1___.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Explore the pillars of thought\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/kdp\/e4ef7304-c294-41c0-8047-5144e3d56878.__CR0,0,1940,600_PT0_SX970_V1___.png\">   <\/p>\n<p>\n                                                          <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Where do we come from\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/G\/01\/x-locale\/common\/grey-pixel.gif\" class=\"a-spacing-mini a-lazy-loaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/kdp\/5195043e-aaf0-4e8f-81e6-5a9ec3181651.__CR0,0,1024,1024_PT0_SX300_V1___.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Where do we come from\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/kdp\/5195043e-aaf0-4e8f-81e6-5a9ec3181651.__CR0,0,1024,1024_PT0_SX300_V1___.png\">   <\/p>\n<p>\n                                                          <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Why are we here\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/G\/01\/x-locale\/common\/grey-pixel.gif\" class=\"a-spacing-mini a-lazy-loaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/kdp\/cfbb1c2c-c474-4b0d-b9c4-0af5c8c6a1d1.__CR0,0,1024,1024_PT0_SX300_V1___.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Why are we here\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/kdp\/cfbb1c2c-c474-4b0d-b9c4-0af5c8c6a1d1.__CR0,0,1024,1024_PT0_SX300_V1___.png\">   <\/p>\n<p>\n                                                          <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"seven sages\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/G\/01\/x-locale\/common\/grey-pixel.gif\" class=\"a-spacing-mini a-lazy-loaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/kdp\/14ef4e83-37b1-45b4-b372-59c9e91fbcea.__CR0,0,1024,1024_PT0_SX300_V1___.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"seven sages\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/kdp\/14ef4e83-37b1-45b4-b372-59c9e91fbcea.__CR0,0,1024,1024_PT0_SX300_V1___.png\">   <\/p>\n<p>                                                                Where do we come from?                                       <\/p>\n<p> Each culture has its own creation story, but it\u2019s those told by early Greek philosophers that have had the biggest impact on our culture today\u2014and they\u2019re even more bizarre than you might expect. <\/p>\n<p>                                                                How do we find the truth?                                       <\/p>\n<p> Ancient philosophers were obsessed with the search for truth. The questions they asked and the answers they came up with can enrich your own search for meaning, not to mention increase your knowledge of history and philosophy. <\/p>\n<p>                                                                Who were the Seven Sages?                                       <\/p>\n<p> Everyone knows about Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. But what about the men who paved the way for these so-called \u201coriginal\u201d thinkers? Discover the seven wise men who founded Greek philosophy but who are largely unknown today. <\/p>\n<p>                                          <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gift included inside\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/G\/01\/x-locale\/common\/grey-pixel.gif\" class=\"a-lazy-loaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/kdp\/7cd9fc27-3371-48fa-b056-286034d3a672.__CR0,0,1940,600_PT0_SX970_V1___.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gift included inside\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/kdp\/7cd9fc27-3371-48fa-b056-286034d3a672.__CR0,0,1940,600_PT0_SX970_V1___.png\">   <\/p>\n<p>                                          <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Embark on a journey through time\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/G\/01\/x-locale\/common\/grey-pixel.gif\" class=\"a-lazy-loaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/kdp\/f4ccbfcf-52c1-4425-977e-6c47471ed3de.__CR0,0,1940,600_PT0_SX970_V1___.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Embark on a journey through time\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/kdp\/f4ccbfcf-52c1-4425-977e-6c47471ed3de.__CR0,0,1940,600_PT0_SX970_V1___.png\">   <\/p>\n<p>                                          <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Epic journeys through time\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/G\/01\/x-locale\/common\/grey-pixel.gif\" class=\"a-lazy-loaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/kdp\/7bf951b5-9a6b-41ca-9a58-71b174ce5546.__CR0,0,1940,600_PT0_SX970_V1___.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Epic journeys through time\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/kdp\/7bf951b5-9a6b-41ca-9a58-71b174ce5546.__CR0,0,1940,600_PT0_SX970_V1___.png\">   <\/p>\n<p> ASIN                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 B0BT6RSQFF <br \/> Publisher                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 Independently published (November 15, 2022) <br \/> Language                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 English <br \/> Paperback                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 174 pages <br \/> ISBN-13                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 979-8363968334 <br \/> Item Weight                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 8.2 ounces <br \/> Dimensions                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 5.5 x 0.44 x 8.5 inches <\/p>\n<div id=\"product-summary\" data-hook=\"cr-insights-widget-summary\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-none\">\n<div class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-medium\">\n<h3 class=\"a-size-base-plus a-color-base a-text-bold\">Customers say<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"a-spacing-small\"><span>Customers find the book insightful, interesting, and enriching. 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