A Brief History of Thought
A Philosophical Guide to Living
AUD $22.99
Discount:
Price / COM_VIRTUEMART_UNIT_SYMBOL_:
The international bestseller; a smart, accessible history of philosophy to inspire readers, young and old.
The International Bestseller
From the timeless wisdom of ancient Greece through to Christianity, the Enlightenment, existentialism and postmodernism, A Brief History of Thought brilliantly and accessibly explains the enduring teachings of philosophy - including its profound relevance in today's world as well as its essential role in achieving happiness and living a meaningful life.
This lively journey through the great thinkers challenges every one of us to learn to think for ourselves and asks us the most important question of all: how can we live better?
From the timeless wisdom of ancient Greece through to Christianity, the Enlightenment, existentialism and postmodernism, A Brief History of Thought brilliantly and accessibly explains the enduring teachings of philosophy - including its profound relevance in today's world as well as its essential role in achieving happiness and living a meaningful life.
This lively journey through the great thinkers challenges every one of us to learn to think for ourselves and asks us the most important question of all: how can we live better?
Author bio:
Luc Ferry is a philosopher, teacher and politician. His writing has been published in twenty-five countries and he has won the Prix Medicis for his essays, as well as the Prix Jean-Jacques Rousseau. He was formerly the Minister for Youth and Education in France.
A Brief History of Thought has sold over 300,000 copies in France, and appeared on the bestseller list for thirty-two consecutive weeks.
Category:
Philosophy
ISBN:
9781847672872
Publisher:
A&U Canongate
Imprint:
Canongate PBS
Pub Date:
February 2019
Page Extent:
288
Format:
Paperback - B format
Subject:
Philosophy
