By Martin Cohen
Enlightening and unique, Philosophical Tales examines the various interesting biographical info of history’s maximum philosophers (alas, in most cases males) and highlights their contributions to the sector. through using the genuine philosophical method of philosophy itself, the textual content presents us with a clean 'alternative historical past' of philosophy.
- Opens up new philosophical debate via making use of the genuine philosophical method of philosophy itself
- Provides summaries of the main celebrated and philosophically fascinating stories, their backgrounds, and tests of the major players
- Explores philosophers and colleges of idea in a single key philosophical textual content to provide a superior grounding in philosophical principles and individuals
- Shakes many of the foundations of philosophy with the purpose of encouraging the reinvigoration of philosophy itself
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