Philosophy: The Power of Ideas - Hardcover

Moore, Brooke Noel; Bruder, Kenneth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0078038359 ISBN 13: 9780078038358

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2013

Synopsis

Now it its ninth edition, Philosophy: The Power of Ideas offers a comprehensive overview of Western Philosophy, Eastern Influences, Feminist Philosophy, and Postcolonial thought. Known for its engaging, conversational writing style, each chapter provides clear introductions to even the most difficult philosophical concepts and includes selected primary readings from some of the most important thinkers of all time. Throughout the book, the authors link philosophical ideas to historical developments that affect the lives of everyday people.

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About this title

About the Author:

Brooke Moore is a professor of philosophy at California State University, Chico, where he serves as Coordinator of the Critical Thinking Program. A former chair of the Philosophy and History departments, Moore was the University Outstanding Professor in 1996. He has served as a university Master Teacher and has coordinated the university’s program for mentoring new faculty. His publications include The Power of Ideas (with Kenneth Bruder), The Cosmos, God, and Philosophy (with Ralph J. Moore), A Comprehensive Introduction to Moral Philosophy (with Robert Stewart), and other works.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0078038359
• ISBN 13: 9780078038358
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 640