Young Person Guide To Philosophy: I Think Therefore I am by Jeremy Weate

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Young Person Guide To Philosophy: I Think Therefore I am by Jeremy Weate

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Summary

In an attempt to blow the cobwebs off the idea that philosophy is dull and inaccesible, this book is an entertaining journey through the centuries of western philosophy posing questions such as "Where did the world come from"? and "What is the point of life".

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Young Person Guide To Philosophy: I Think Therefore I am by Jeremy Weate

Which philosopher threw himself head first into a volcano to prove he was a god? Who formed a secret society and banned its members from eating beans? Is it true that one philosopher operated on his friend's liver and fitted it with a silver tap? Which philosopher insisted that his students sit in deckchairs? Why did another have to have a special niche cut into his table? Who was cut to pieces by sharpened seashells?These are just a few of the intriguing facts you will discover about philosophers in this fascinating book.

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ISBN 13 9780751357790
ISBN 10 0751357790
Title Young Person Guide To Philosophy: I Think Therefore I am
Author Jeremy Weate
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published 1998-08-13
Number of pages 48
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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