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The Life and Work of the World’s Greatest Thinkers Peter J. King, D. Phil. - All books by this author Here, for non-specialist readers, is an overview of 100 important philosophers, from the ancient Greek pre-Socratics to today’s analytic philosophers. Each thinker is summarized in an illustrated page—or in many instances, in a two-page spread—with a biographical sketch and summary of major works and ideas. Among the philosophers discussed are Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Wittgenstein, Heidegger, Sartre, and Quine. Thinkers from non-Western traditions include Confucius, Lao-tzu, the Indian Buddhist philosopher Ngrjuna, and others. More than 250 illustrations. From the Reviews: “Peter J. King has done a masteful job in presenting the life and work of what he calls ‘the world’s greatest thinkers.’ Although other books in the same genre have been previously produced, this book has many unique and appealing qualities, including thinkers from different cultures and a generous recognition of the contributions of feminine thinkers. … The concise and clearly written description of the thinker’s life and ideas are just what a student or a layperson needs to gather an overview of the thinker’s life and intellectual contributions.” —Joeseph P. Hester, ARBAonline, Volume 36 “One Hundred Philosophers’ is an excellent choice for people who know little or nothing about philosophy as well as for those wanting a quick referesher on the subject.” —Jane Carr,West Linn Tidings, February 17, 2005 About The Author: Peter J. King (D.Phil. Oxford) is Lecturer in Philosophy at Pembroke College, Oxford, and has taught philosophy at the University of Reading, the University of North London, and Birkbeck and King’s Colleges, London. He has published academic papers in the philosophy of religion, metaphysics, and philosophical logic, as well as more popular articles on political philosophy and parapsychology. He’s currently working on an introduction to the philosophy of religion. He is a member of the Humanist Philosophers’ Group. (0764127918) Paperback / 192 Pages / 6 1/2 x 8 3/4 / 2004 | ||
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