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The Passion of the Western Mind : Understanding the Ideas That Have Shaped Our World View

Richard Tarnas

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The Passion of the Western Mind : Understanding the Ideas That Have Shaped Our World View

by Richard Tarnas
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Western civilization's pivotal ideas in one book.

"The Passion of the Western Mind" could be a good read for individuals seeking a comprehensive understanding of Western civilization's prominent cultural and philosophical ideologies. The book simplifies complex concepts, giving readers a chance to learn about the great minds that have shaped Western thinking over time. It is perfect for readers seeking a complete liberal education in a single volume.

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.

The Passion of the Western Mind : Understanding the Ideas That Have Shaped Our World View

by Richard Tarnas
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ISBN: 9780345368096
Author: Richard Tarnas
Publisher: Ballantine Books (NY)
Date of Publication: 1993-03-16
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, History, Science, Sociology, Religion, Politics
Related Topics: History, Politics, Anthropology, Psychology, History, Politics, History, History, Sociology
Goodreads rating: 4.23
(rated by 1915 readers)

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"[This] magnificent critical survey, with its inherent respect for both the 'West's mainstream high culture' and the 'radically changi ng world' of the 1990s, offers a new breakthrough for lay and scholarly readers alike...Allows readers to grasp the big picture of Western culture for the first time".--SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Here are the great minds of Western civilization and their pivotal ideas, from Plato to Hegel, from Augustine to Nietzsche, from Copernicus to Freud. Richard Tarnas performs the near-miracle of describing profound philosophical concepts simply but without simplifying them. Ten years in the making and already hailed as a classic, THE PASSION OF THE WESTERN MIND is truly a complete liberal education in a single volume.
 

Western civilization's pivotal ideas in one book.

"The Passion of the Western Mind" could be a good read for individuals seeking a comprehensive understanding of Western civilization's prominent cultural and philosophical ideologies. The book simplifies complex concepts, giving readers a chance to learn about the great minds that have shaped Western thinking over time. It is perfect for readers seeking a complete liberal education in a single volume.

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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