Life, the Universe, and Everything (Paperback)

Ric Machuga

ISBN 10: 0718892739 / ISBN 13: 9780718892739

Published by James Clarke & Co Ltd, Cambridge, 2012

About this Item

Paperback. No philosophical idea, no matter how small, can live alone. Ideas always gain their force, power, and life from their surroundings - their "ecosystem." The ecosystem of ideas defended in this book comes from the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle and his medieval interpreter, Thomas Aquinas. The ongoing relevance of their philosophical thought to twenty-first century issues is opened up in fascinating ways in this book.Life, the Universe, and Everything is the product of thirty years of teaching introductory courses in philosophy. Assuming no prior background, it only requires of readers an enquiring mind and a willingness to think carefully. An ideal guide to the big questions we face. A fascinating and accessible introduction to the central questions of philosophy, and a spirited defense of the relevance of Aristotelian and Thomist philosophy to the modern world. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Life, the Universe, and Everything (Paperback)
• Publisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0718892739
• ISBN 13: 9780718892739
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

No philosophical idea, no matter how small, can live alone. Ideas always gain their force, power, and life from their surroundings - their ecosystem. The ecosystem of ideas defended in this book comes from the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle and his medieval interpreter, Thomas Aquinas. The ongoing relevance of their philosophical thought to twenty-first century issues is opened up in fascinating ways in this book. Life, the Universe, and Everything is the product of thirty years of teaching introductory courses in philosophy. Assuming no prior background, it only requires of readers an enquiring mind and a willingness to think carefully. An ideal guide to the big questions we face.

About the Author

Ric Machuga has taught philosophy and in the Honor Program at Butte College for thirty years. He is the author of In Defense of the Soul(2002) and numerous pieces for Books and Culture.