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A Little History of Philosophy [Hardcover]

Nigel Warburton
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  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Yale University Press (19 Aug 2011)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0300152086
  • ISBN-13: 978-0300152081
  • Product Dimensions: 22.3 x 16.1 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 68,706 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"The book has a certain quality that comes from accepting a challenge under severe conditions, then taking it on without making a big deal of the whole thing. And the word for that quality is grace."--Scott McLemee, "Inside Higher Ed"--Scott McLemee "Inside Higher Ed "

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Philosophy begins with questions about the nature of reality and how we should live. These were the concerns of Socrates, who spent his days in the ancient Athenian marketplace asking awkward questions, disconcerting the people he met by showing them how little they genuinely understood. This engaging book introduces the great thinkers in Western philosophy and explores their most compelling ideas about the world and how best to live in it. In forty brief chapters, Nigel Warburton guides us on a chronological tour of the major ideas in the history of philosophy. He provides interesting and often quirky stories of the lives and deaths of thought-provoking philosophers from Socrates, who chose to die by hemlock poisoning rather than live on without the freedom to think for himself, to Peter Singer, who asks the disquieting philosophical and ethical questions that haunt our own times. Warburton not only makes philosophy accessible, he offers inspiration to think, argue, reason and ask in the tradition of Socrates. 'A Little History of Philosophy' presents the grand sweep of humanity's search for philosophical understanding and invites all to join in the discussion.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Almost invaluable..., 19 Sep 2011
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I bought this book on the recommendation of The Philosophy Shop for my son who has just started to study philosophy at AS/A level. I read it over a weekend and was transfixed by the skill Nigel Warburton has used to make a complex subject so comprehensible and entertaining. There is simple language and easily understandable examples, which all contribute to a greater understanding of the many ideas that shape our world. Mr Warburton does not shirk from explaining that some ideas are 'mad, bad and dangerous to know' but encourages the importance of constant questioning of who we are and why. I could not recommend this book highly enough as a valuable introduction to philosophy for interested people of all ages.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable reading., 6 Oct 2011
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Mr. Richard G. Chambers "Dick Chambers" (Leeds, England) - See all my reviews
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I was amazed how quickly I read this book, which is 248 pages long. Warburton writes in plain English, which explains why the book is such an easy read. He provides a quick overview of the seminal work of 40 prominent philosophers, ranging from the Classical Socrates to the modern Australian, Peter Singer. The book allows about six pages for each philosopher, and it gives a clear description of the main work that has made each of these philosophers famous.

An excellent book for the general reader, like myself, who would simply like to learn a bit more about philosophy. I suspect that it might be too lightweight for an undergraduate seriously studying Philosophy at university.

Highly recommended for the general reader.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ideal for the purpose, 10 Oct 2011
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Mr. A. J. Bebb (Liverpool United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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I purchased this as a present for my son who is designing a course on the teaching of philosphy at A Level. It was recommended in a review in the Observer. He is delighted and tells me it just fits the bill as a resource for that purpose.
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