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Great Thinkers A-Z

Thomas Aquinas
Aristotle
Francis Bacon
Noam Chomsky
Charles Darwin
Jacques Derrida
Thomas Hobbes
David Hume
J. S. Mill
John Rawls
Jean-Paul Sartre
and ninety other thinkers.

Great Thinkers A-Z brings together 101 lively and concise snapshots of the people who have shaped Western thought from ancient times until today. They key figures from all major Western traditions are here. Also included are other major thinkers such as Freud, Darwin and Einstein, who, while not philosophers, have nevertheless had a major impact on philosophy. Together these snapshots offer a full and fascinating overview of Western philosophy.

Each entry locates a philosopher in their historical and intellectual context: provides a clear account of their principal writings and ideas; assesses their impact and importance; illustrates how they influenced and were influenced by other philosophers; and gives suggestions for further reading.

Great Thinkers A-Z is the idea book for anyone interested in the history of Western thought and a valuable reference resource for students of philosophy and related disciplines.


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