The Philosophy Book: From the Vedas to the New Atheists, 250 Milestones in the History of Philosophy by Bassham, Gregory

The Philosophy Book: From the Vedas to the New Atheists, 250 Milestones in the History of Philosophy

Philosophy explores the deepest, most fundamental questions of reality--and this accessible and entertaining chronology presents 250 milestones...
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Author: Gregory Bassham
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The Philosophy Book: From the Vedas to the New Atheists, 250 Milestones in the History of Philosophy by Bassham, Gregory

The Philosophy Book: From the Vedas to the New Atheists, 250 Milestones in the History of Philosophy

BD$45.08

The Philosophy Book: From the Vedas to the New Atheists, 250 Milestones in the History of Philosophy

BD$45.08
Author: Gregory Bassham
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Philosophy explores the deepest, most fundamental questions of reality--and this accessible and entertaining chronology presents 250 milestones of the most important theories, events, and seminal publications in the field over the last 3,500 years. The brief, engaging entries cover a range of topics and cultures, from the Hindu Vedas and Plato's theory of forms to Ockham's Razor, Pascal's Wager, Hume's A Treatise of Human Nature, existentialism, feminism, Philosophical Zombies, and the Triple Theory of Ethics. Beautifully illustrated and filled with unexpected insights, The Philosophy Book will appeal to a wide spectrum of readers.

Author: Gregory Bassham
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Published: 09/06/2016
Pages: 528
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.15lbs
Size: 8.50h x 7.50w x 1.50d
ISBN: 9781454918479


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 10/01/2016 pg. 12

About the Author
Gregory Bassham is professor of philosophy at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, PA, where he specializes in the philosophy of law, critical thinking, and the connections between pop culture and philosophy. He is also coeditor of several successful books, including The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy (Open Court) and The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy (Wiley), and the lead writer of Critical Thinking: A Student's Introduction (5th ed., McGraw-Hill). Bassham earned his PhD at the University of Notre Dame, and his articles and essays on philosophy are featured in numerous periodicals and books. Having taught philosophy for 25 years, he has read virtually every major work of philosophy ever written. Gregory lives in PA.

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