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The story of philosophy / Bryan Magee

By: Publication details: London : Dorling Kindersley, c2016. Description: 240 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9780241241264
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 109 BR ST
Online resources: Summary: This is the Story of Philosophy is the ultimate exploration of 2,500 years of Western philosophy. From the Ancient Greeks to modern thinkers, the Story of Philosophy brings a stunning and simple approach to tackle history's biggest ideas. Professor Bryan Magee takes you from the origins of philosophy to the present day, from Plato to Popper and into the future. This essential guide is fully updated to include thoughts on our modern society, exploring science and democracy, and posing the question: where do we go from here? You can celebrate the world's most revolutionary concepts and understand how these ideas continue to shape our world. Develop your own perspectives and explore relevant issues such as modern logic and religion with this wonderfully comprehensive illustrated guide. In a world of evolving ideas, the Story of Philosophy is a fantastic resource to revisit again and again.
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REGULAR University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection 109 BR ST (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available May2019 T0062216

First published: 1998.
Includes bibliographical references and index.


This is the Story of Philosophy is the ultimate exploration of 2,500 years of Western philosophy. From the Ancient Greeks to modern thinkers, the Story of Philosophy brings a stunning and simple approach to tackle history's biggest ideas. Professor Bryan Magee takes you from the origins of philosophy to the present day, from Plato to Popper and into the future. This essential guide is fully updated to include thoughts on our modern society, exploring science and democracy, and posing the question: where do we go from here? You can celebrate the world's most revolutionary concepts and understand how these ideas continue to shape our world. Develop your own perspectives and explore relevant issues such as modern logic and religion with this wonderfully comprehensive illustrated guide. In a world of evolving ideas, the Story of Philosophy is a fantastic resource to revisit again and again.

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