Philosophy 101: From Plato and Socrates to Ethics and Metaphysics, an Essential

<b>Discover the world's greatest thinkers and their groundbreaking notions </b> <p/>Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy theories, principles, and figures of philosophy into tedious discourse that even Plato would reject. <i>Philosophy 101</i> cuts out the boring details and exhausting philosophical methodology, and instead, gives you a lesson in philosophy that keeps you engaged as you explore the fascinating history of human thought and inquisition. <p/>From Aristotle and Heidegger to free will and metaphysics, <i>Philosophy 101</i> is packed with hundreds of entertaining philosophical tidbits, illustrations, and thought puzzles that you won't be able to find anywhere else. <p/>So whether you're looking to unravel the mysteries of existentialism, or just want to find out what made Voltaire tick, <i>Philosophy 101</i> has all the answers--even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Paul Kleinman<br><b>Publisher:</b> Adams Media Corporation<br><b>Published:</b> 10/18/2013<br><b>Pages:</b> 288<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.00lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.30h x 5.20w x 0.90d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781440567674<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><p><b>Paul Kleinman</b> grew up in White Plains, New York, and currently resides in New York City. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 2009 with degrees in art and communication arts: radio, television, and film. His previous work includes Freudian theory published by McSweeney's, <