The unexamined life is not worth living. - Plato (c.427-347BC)
This illustrated book traces the historical development of philosophical
thought from the Ancient Greeks through the Enlightenment to the present
day. It explores the five main branches of philosophy - metaphysics,
epistemology, logic, ethics, and aesthetics - and includes biographies
of significant philosophers and accounts of important texts. It is an
accessible and fascinating account of the preoccupations of some of the
world's greatest thinkers.
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Topics include:**
- The nature of being and reality
- The existence of God
- Free will and predestination
- Ethics in daily life
- How we might make a good society
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Fundamentals Series explains fascinating
and far-reaching topics in simple terms. Designed with rustic, tactile
covers and filled with dynamic illustrations and fact boxes, these books
will help you quickly get to grips with complex topics that affect our
day-to-day living.