9780748615681 - Simply Philosophy von Wilson, Brendan (13 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In this vivid and incisive guide, philosophy comes to life. Using the central idea of causality as a guiding principle, Brendan Wilson shows how the history of philosophy becomes a very clear and natural sequence of events. The resulting perspective reveals the deep connections between the problems of science, mind and reality, freedom and responsibility, knowledge, language, truth and religion.Newcomers to philosophy will be able to engage with the great questions and ideas of the western tradition. The writing is clear and jargon-free, while the 'short-chapter' format gives the reader time to pause and think at each step along the way. Style and layout put accessibility first and the many illustrations include explanatory diagrams and drawings as well as pictures of philosophers from Aristotle to Wittgenstein. General Features* Encourages critical and independent thinking* Written in an engaging, non-technical style* Makes clear sense of philosophy's rich and complex history* Presents a distinctive argument* Provides a wide range of case studies and examples from philosophy, science and lawText Features* Chapter overviews* Chapter sub-headings for ease of use* Carefully-chosen quotations from philosophers ancient and modern * End of chapter discussion points* An open and attractive page layout* Lavish and relevant illustrations, including photographs, diagrams, explanatory boxes and drawings. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Paperback, 224 pp. Light traces of use on cover. Bibliography, index. 24.6x19x1.6 cm. In very good condition.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. pp. 224 Illus.

Zustand: Very good.

Zustand: New. In this vivid and incisive guide, philosophy comes to life. Using the central idea of causality as a guiding principle, Brendan Wilson shows how the history of philosophy becomes a very clear and natural sequence of events. Num Pages: 224 pages, 100 illus. BIC Classification: GBC; HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 190 x 14. Weight in Grams: 462. . 2001. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Paperback. Zustand: Very good. Paperback Small Quarto. wraps, 224 pp.

Zustand: New. In this vivid and incisive guide, philosophy comes to life. Using the central idea of causality as a guiding principle, Brendan Wilson shows how the history of philosophy becomes a very clear and natural sequence of events.&Uumlber den Autorrn.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this vivid and incisive guide, philosophy comes to life. Using the central idea of causality as a guiding principle, Brendan Wilson shows how the history of philosophy becomes a very clear and natural sequence of events. The resulting perspective reveals the deep connections between the problems of science, mind and reality, freedom and responsibility, knowledge, language, truth and religion.Newcomers to philosophy will be able to engage with the great questions and ideas of the western tradition. The writing is clear and jargon-free, while the 'short-chapter' format gives the reader time to pause and think at each step along the way. Style and layout put accessibility first and the many illustrations include explanatory diagrams and drawings as well as pictures of philosophers from Aristotle to Wittgenstein. General Features\* Encourages critical and independent thinking\* Written in an engaging, non-technical style\* Makes clear sense of philosophy's rich and complex history\* Presents a distinctive argument\* Provides a wide range of case studies and examples from philosophy, science and lawText Features\* Chapter overviews\* Chapter sub-headings for ease of use\* Carefully-chosen quotations from philosophers ancient and modern \* End of chapter discussion points\* An open and attractive page layout\* Lavish and relevant illustrations, including photographs, diagrams, explanatory boxes and drawings.