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Short History of Philosophy: From Ancient Greece to the Post-Modernist Era

by Peter Gibson Author

How should we live our lives? What is knowledge? How should society be organized? Over the centuries, philosophers have come up with an array of compelling answers to these questions. A Short History of Philosophy takes you on an entertaining and informative journey through the landscape of western philosophy, helping you to decide the answer to these questions and more. From the origins of metaphysics, the merits of idealism, or the questions raised by existentialism, this book will help you understand the ideas of the great philosophers of the ages and their reasonings. Straightforward, lively, and accessible, this guide in the perfect starting point for anyone looking to learn more about philosophy!

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