100 Philosophers: The Wisdom of the World's Great Thinkers

A comprehensive treasury of philosophers from ancient times to the modern day, offering insights into different attitudes and cultures and the issues that unite and divide us.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 16 September 2021
\n Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
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A comprehensive treasury of philosophers from across the globe, spanning from ancient times to the present day. A vital resource for anyone seeking profound insights into the most fundamental questions, from those courageous enough to raise them.

This indispensable introduction to world philosophy encompasses the most renowned quotations from 100 of the greatest philosophers in human history. Alongside their most celebrated ideas, the accompanying text contextualizes each philosopher within their respective era, offering the reader captivating yet accessible insights into the meanings and interpretations of each thinker.

From the wisdom of Lao Tzu in the sixth-century BCE China to the profound insights of Plato in Classical Greece, and from the revolutionary ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau in the eighteenth century to the cutting-edge theories of Noam Chomsky in the twenty-first century, the vast expanse of philosophical thought presents the reader with unique perspectives into diverse attitudes and cultures worldwide. It also sheds light on the issues that unite and divide us as a global community.

This timely book serves as an entry point into the world of thought and intellectual discourse, offering a glimpse through the eyes and minds of those who inherently ask the most profound questions. By their very nature, these thinkers possess the power to ignite change and drive progress.

\n Weight: 310g\n
Dimension: 135 x 204 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781789293708\n \n