Philosophers Handbook : Essential Readings from Plato to Kant

English

ISBN: 0375720111

EAN: 9780375720116

Category: Philosophy / General

Publisher: Random House Information Group

Release Date: 04/30/2003

Synopsis: An ideal introduction for the casual reader and a beneficial reference for the student, The Philosophers Handbook features the writings of some of the worlds most influential philosophers. Based on the premise that all human beings are curious about their existence, Rosens collection brings together primary excerpts from the works of prominent thinkers such as Plato, Nietzsche, Descartes, Machiavelli, and Kant. Experts in each field have carefully selected the sources and provided brief introductions to help readers gain insight into the readings. Newly revised in order to emphasize its broad appeal, The Philosophers Handbook is a solid introduction to Western philosophy for all inquiring minds. From the Trade Paperback edition.

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Philosophers Handbook : Essential Readings from Plato to Kant

Illustrated: No

Format: Paperback

Height: 1.3 inches

Width: 6.14 inches

Length: 9.21 inches

Weight: 31.25 oz

Pages: 656