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Fifty thinkers who shaped the modern world by
Fifty Thinkers Who Shaped the Modern World profiles fifty landmark philosophers, scientists, political and social theorists as well as spiritual leaders whose ideas have defined the age we live in. It offers a crisp analysis of their key ideas, and in some cases a re-evaluation of their importance as we proceed into the 21st century.
Call Number: 190 THOISBN: 9780857896162Publication Date: 2012
Philosophy for beginners by
The work encourages discussions on fundamental questions of humanity with a clarity of thought and with a degree of open-mindedness allied with a desire to think for oneself. By introducing the ideas of various philosophers throughout history the author demonstrates the living nature of philosophy and how it is central to much of the larger 'thought' behind the evolution of western civilisation. Best of all is the author's repeated assertion that all ideas are open to be discussed, disagreed with and even completely refuted.
Call Number: 100 CHAISBN: 9780702236068Publication Date: 2007
Introducing Aristotle by
Aristotle - the master of those who know. For fifteen hundred years he remained the paradigm of knowledge itself, a foundational thinker in every field of inquiry. Aristotle established a systematic logic, conceived the earliest science, a rational psychology, a political science and an outline of sociology, and gave us a crucial theory of ethics. His contributions to metaphysics continue to permeate modern philosophy. He supplied the first theory of aesthetics, and investigated dialectics and semiotics - essential to debates in postmodernism. Scientific empiricism in the 17th century, however, is said to have discredited his methods. How scientific is Aristotle?
Call Number: 185 ARIISBN: 9781840462333Publication Date: 1997-04-23
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The School of Athens, by Raphael, depicting the central figures of Plato and Aristotle, and other ancient philosophers exchanging their knowledge.
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Left to right: Plato, Kant, Nietzsche, Buddha, Confucius, Averroes
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