Rousseau in 90 Minutes (Philosophers in 90 Minutes Series) - Softcover

Strathern, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1566634369 ISBN 13: 9781566634366

Publisher: Ivan R. Dee, 2002

Synopsis

These brief and enlightening explorations of our greatest thinkers bring their ideas to life in entertaining and accessible fashion. Philosophical thought is deciphered and made comprehensible and interesting to almost everyone. Far from being a novelty, each book is a highly refined appraisal of the philosopher and his work, authoritative and clearly presented. Each of these little books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of time, place, and characterE. I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization. -Katherine A. Powers, Boston Globe. Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy wit about themE. I find them hard to stop reading. -Richard Bernstein, New York Times. Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise. -Jim Holt, Wall Street Journal

About this title

About the Author

Paul Strathern was born in London in 1940. He studied physics, chemistry, and math at Trinity College, Dublin, before switching to philosophy. He is the author of several novels, including A Season in Abyssinia, which won a Somerset Maugham prize, and two highly successful series of short introductory books, Philosophers in 90 Minutes and The Big Idea: Scientists Who Changed the World. Paul Strathern lectures in philosophy and science at Kingston University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ivan R. Dee
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1566634369
• ISBN 13: 9781566634366
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96