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The Philosopher's Handbook

Essential Readings from Plato to Kant

Essential Readings from Plato to Kant

Edited by Stanley Rosen

Edited by Stanley Rosen

Edited by Stanley Rosen

Edited by Stanley Rosen

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Apr 08, 2003 | ISBN 9780375720116

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    About The Philosopher’s Handbook

    An ideal introduction for the casual reader and a beneficial reference for the student, The Philosopher’s Handbook features the writings of some of the world’s most influential philosophers. Based on the premise that all human beings are curious about their existence, Rosen’s 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 Philosopher’s Handbook is a solid introduction to Western philosophy for all inquiring minds.

    About The Philosopher’s Handbook

    An ideal introduction for the casual reader and a beneficial reference for the student, The Philosopher’s Handbook features the writings of some of the world’s most influential philosophers. Based on the premise that all human beings are curious about their existence, Rosen’s 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 Philosopher’s Handbook is a solid introduction to Western philosophy for all inquiring minds.

    About Stanley Rosen

    Stanley Rosen is Borden Parker Bowne Professor of Philosophy at Boston University. He is author of twelve books on philosophy, as well as numerous articles, and he lectures widely throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. He lives in Boston,… More about Stanley Rosen

    About Stanley Rosen

    Stanley Rosen is Borden Parker Bowne Professor of Philosophy at Boston University. He is author of twelve books on philosophy, as well as numerous articles, and he lectures widely throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. He lives in Boston,… More about Stanley Rosen

    Product Details

    Category: Philosophy | Literary Collections

    Paperback | $18.00
    Published by Random House Reference
    Apr 08, 2003 | 656 Pages | 6-1/8 x 9-1/4 | ISBN 9780375720116

    Category: Philosophy | Literary Collections

    Ebook | $13.99
    Published by Random House Reference
    Feb 19, 2009 | 656 Pages | ISBN 9780307559074

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