Socrates' Children by Trudy Govier
Exploring the ideas of major Western philosophers from Plato to Wittgenstein, this book shows how each featured philosophy fits into the social and intellectual context in which the ideas came to life.“…the exposition is consistently good, with much of it being insightful and illuminating” — Canadian Book Review Annual
“a delightful book, a lively and thoroughly engaging survey of what some of the great Western philosophers have said about the nature, aims, and proper conduct of thought … a unique and worthwhile introduction to the philosophical enterprise.” — Dialogue
“Socrates’ Children is philosophically astute and written in the lively and accessible style for which Trudy Govier is justly esteemed.” — Frank Cunningham, University of Toronto
Govier, Trudy: - Trudy Govier, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Lethbridge, Canada, is a philosopher, author, and speaker who is widely known for her dynamic style of speaking and writing and her passionate advocacy of reasoned responses to conflict. She has spoken and written extensively on reconciliation, violence and non-violence, and topics in informal logic.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781551110936 |
| ISBN 10 | 1551110938 |
| Title | Socrates' Children |
| Author | Trudy Govier |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Broadview Press Ltd |
| Year published | 1997-08-30 |
| Number of pages | 356 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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