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Record Nr.

UNINA9910459061603321

Autore

Porter Burton Frederick

Titolo

What the tortoise taught us [[electronic resource] ] : the story of philosophy / / Burton F. Porter

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, Md., : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2010

ISBN

1-282-92254-8

9786612922541

1-4422-0553-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (219 p.)

Disciplina

190

Soggetti

Philosophy - History

Philosophers - History

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; List of Illustrations; Chapter 01. The Beginning of Reflection; Chapter 02. Being Governed By the Mind: Rational Thought; Chapter 03. Religious Faith: The Philosophy of Religion; Chapter 04. Personal Identity and Human Nature: Metaphysics; Chapter 05. How Things Seem and What They Are: Epistemology; Chapter 06. The Purpose of Living: Ethics; Chapter 07. Contemporary Trends; Notes; Selected Bibliography; Index; About the Author

Sommario/riassunto

What the Tortoise Taught Us offers a lively, concise journey through western philosophy that explores the lives of major philosophers, their ideas, and how their thinking continues to influence our lives today.