101 Great Philosophers: Makers of Modern Thought by Pirie, Madsen

101 Great Philosophers: Makers of Modern Thought (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780826423863)

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101 Great Philosophers: Makers of Modern Thought by Pirie, Madsen

101 Great Philosophers: Makers of Modern Thought

$26.95
101 Great Philosophers: Makers of Modern Thought by Pirie, Madsen

101 Great Philosophers: Makers of Modern Thought

$26.95
Format: Paperback
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101 Great Philosophers is a concise and accessible guide to 101 of the greatest minds that contributed to the legacy of western philosophy. From the ancient Greeks to present-day thinkers, Madsen Pirie employs concise entries, each on a single page, to give a snapshot of the contribution made by 100 key philosophers to the development of this fascinating subject. This book provides a sparkling insight into the lives and times of each philosopher covered - explaining just why what they had to say was so innovative and inspiring.

Essential reading for anyone coming to the subject for the first time, this book is an indispensible introduction to the most important ideas in the history of western thought.

Author: Madsen Pirie
ISBN-10: 0826423868
ISBN-13: 9780826423863
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2009
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2010 pg. 1
By Madsen Pirie
By Madsen Pirie
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MADSEN PIRIE is President of the Adam Smith Institute and author of numerous books including Boost Your IQ and The Sherlock Holmes IQ Book. He was formerly Distinguished Visiting Professor of Philosophy and Logic at Hillsdale College, Michigan, USA. He appears regularly as an expert on CNN and BBC television.

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