The Great Philosophers: An Introduction to Western Philosophy

The Great Philosophers: An Introduction to Western Philosophy
ISBN-10
0833537075
ISBN-13
9780833537072
Series
The Great Philosophers
Language
English
Published
1999-10-01
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Authors
Bryan Magee, Visiting Professor at King's College and Honorary Fellow Bryan Magee

Description

Conversations with 15 contemporary writers and philosophers provide an accessible and exciting account of Western philosophy and its greatest thinkers.

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