A Journey Through Philosophy in 101 Anecdotes

by Nicholas Rescher

Book Overview

Nicholas Rescher presents the first comprehensive chronology of philosophical anecdotes, spanning from antiquity to the current era. He introduces us to the major thinkers, texts, and historical periods of Western philosophy, recounting many of the stories philosophers have used over time to engage with issues of philosophical concern: questions of meaning, truth, knowledge, value, action, and ethics. Rescher's anecdotes touch on a wide range of themes--from...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822963353
• ISBN13: 9780822963356
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.4"