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From Socrates To Sartre - The Philosophic Quest

T.Z. Lavine

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Philosophical journey of the Western world.

This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in exploring the evolution of Western philosophy. It offers a comprehensive overview of essential features, schools and systems of philosophy. The book can be appreciated by philosophy students as well as general readers who want to learn about the development of philosophical ideas throughout history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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ISBN: 9780553251616
Author: T.Z. Lavine
Publisher: Bantam
Date of Publication: 1985-02-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Philosophy, Politics
Related Topics: Politics, Classics, History, Theory, History, Theory
Goodreads rating: 3.96
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A challenging new look at the great thinkers whose ides have shaped our civilizationFrom Socrates to Sartre presents a rousing and readable introduction to the lives, and times of the great philosophers. This thought-provoking book takes us from the inception of Western society in Plato’s Athens to today when the commanding power of Marxism has captured one third of the world. T. Z. Lavine, Elton Professor of Philosophy at George Washington University, makes philosophy come alive with astonishing clarity to give us a deeper, more meaningful understanding of ourselves and our times.From Socrates to Sartre discusses Western philosophers in terms of the historical and intellectual environment which influenced them, and it connects their lasting ideas to the public and private choices we face in America today.From Socrates to Sartre formed the basis of from the PBS television series of the same name.
 

Philosophical journey of the Western world.

This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in exploring the evolution of Western philosophy. It offers a comprehensive overview of essential features, schools and systems of philosophy. The book can be appreciated by philosophy students as well as general readers who want to learn about the development of philosophical ideas throughout history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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