Words of Wisdom brings together 360 of Philosophy's most famous quotations, explaining their meaning and telling the stories behind them. Western philosophy may be said to have begun in ancient Greece, where, inscribed in his temple at Delphi, the words of the god Apollo commanded those who sought wisdom to first 'know thyself'. With the author's usual humour and clarity of style, the whole 2,500 year history of philosophy is laid bare. Each quote is set in the context of its cultural background, author biography and general outlook; trends are highlighted, links established, and influences traced, all in a way that is entertaining, thought-provoking, and even fun. Words of Wisdom is the perfect book for those who always wanted to ask what philosophy was about, but were afraid they might not understand the answer.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Quercus Publishing
ISBN-13
9780857382313
eBay Product ID (ePID)
105437483
Product Key Features
Book Title
Words of Wisdom: Philosophy's Most Important Quotations and Their Meaning
Author
Gareth Southwell
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Popular Philosophy
Publication Year
2011
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
206mm
Item Width
147mm
Item Weight
628g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Gareth Southwell
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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