{"product_id":"masterpieces-of-world-philosophy-frank-n-magill-9780062700513","title":"Masterpieces of World Philosophy","description":"For many, philosophy is a difficult, almost unapproachable field--just understanding it seems to require more knowledge than most students and general readers could possible have. That's how \u003cem\u003eMasterpieces of World Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e can help you to truly grasp the ideas of Aristotle and Aquinas, Confucius and Camus: it examines and summarizes nearly one hundred influential works through critical essays that focus on their themes and major points. \u003cp\u003e Based on the award-winning, five-volume reference, \u003cem\u003eWorld Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e, each essay explains the historical background of the work, the life of its author, and its influence on modern thought. Alternative views of the philosopher's ideas are provided through reviews of important critical works, and reading lists help you find sources for additional information. With \u003cem\u003eMasterpieces of World Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e, the ideas that have shaped our world--from the ancients to the thinkers of our time--are at your fingertips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frank N. Magill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0062700510\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780062700513\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Collins Reference\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/19\/1991\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 704\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 7.70w x 1.60d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frank N. Magill","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46024645542143,"sku":"9780062700513","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b6b9b7e3-fae9-4d7f-aa91-b0416a2ea1fd.jpg?v=1723128882","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/masterpieces-of-world-philosophy-frank-n-magill-9780062700513","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}