The Everything Guide to Understanding Philosophy: Understand the basic concepts of the greatest thinkers of all time

Shouler, Kenneth

ISBN 10: 1598696106 / ISBN 13: 9781598696103

Published by Everything, 2008

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Title: The Everything Guide to Understanding ...

Publisher: Everything

Publication Date: 2008

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Is there life after death? Are euthanasia, suicide, or stem cell research ethical acts? Does the use of performance enhancers in sports constitute cheating?These are the types of philosophical questions people face today. In a lively, easy-to-follow approach, "The Everything Philosophy Book, 2nd Edition" introduces the major thinkers and the problems they've pondered over the last 2,600 years.In plain English, author Kenneth Shouler, Ph.D. explains all of the great philosophies - and provides contemporary examples to put them in perspective. He delves into the minds of such philosophers as: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle; Augustine and Aquinas; Buddha and Confucius; and, Locke and Nietzsche.Endlessly fascinating - and always clear and concise - this book will be welcomed by anyone who wants to broaden his or her outlook on life.