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The Heart of Philosophy by Jacob Needleman

The Heart of Philosophy

By Jacob Needleman

By Jacob Needleman

By Jacob Needleman

By Jacob Needleman

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Category: Philosophy

Category: Philosophy

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    About The Heart of Philosophy

    Philosophy as it is frequently taught in classrooms bears little relation to the impassioned and immensely practical search for self-knowledge conducted by not only its ancient avatars but also by men and woman who seek after truth today. In The Heart of the Philosophy, Jacob Needleman provides a “user’s guide” for those who would take philosophy seriously enough to understand its life-transforming qualities.

    About The Heart of Philosophy

    Philosophy as it is frequently taught in classrooms bears little relation to the impassioned and immensely practical search for self-knowledge conducted by not only its ancient avatars but also by men and woman who seek after truth today. In The Heart of the Philosophy, Jacob Needleman provides a “user’s guide” for those who would take philosophy seriously enough to understand its life-transforming qualities.

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    Why Can't We Be Good?
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    See all books by Jacob Needleman

    About Jacob Needleman

    Jacob Needleman is professor of philosophy at San Francisco State University. He is the author of many bestselling books, including, most recently, A Little Book on Love.

    About Jacob Needleman

    Jacob Needleman is professor of philosophy at San Francisco State University. He is the author of many bestselling books, including, most recently, A Little Book on Love.

    Product Details

    Category: Philosophy

    Paperback | $15.95
    Published by TarcherPerigee
    Aug 25, 2003 | 256 Pages | 6 x 9 | ISBN 9781585422517

    Category: Philosophy

    Ebook | $11.99
    Published by TarcherPerigee
    Aug 25, 2003 | 256 Pages | ISBN 9781101160794

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    Table Of Contents

    The Heart of PhilosophyPreface to the Tarcher/Penguin Edition
    Preface
    Acknowledgments

    Part I: Philosophy, Where Are You?
    1. Introduction
    2. Socrates and the Myth of Responsibility
    3. Pythagoras

    Part II: Wendy, Sim, and Other Philosophers
    4. Nondepartmental Offering
    5. Questions in the Margin
    6. A Strange Warmth
    7. Parents

    Part III: Remembering Philosophy
    8. Eros and Ego: Toward a Redefinition of the History of Philosophy
    9. Reality: The Problem and the Question
    10. One Self: Two Words
    11. The Indestructible Question

    Conclusion

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