A Passion for Wisdom: A Very Brief History of Philosophy

A Passion for Wisdom: A Very Brief History of Philosophy

by RobertC.Solomon (Author), KathleenM.Higgins (Author)

Synopsis

This is a greatly abridged adaptation of Solomon and Higgins' 1995 OUP publication, A Short History of Philosophy. As in the longer book, the authors offer a guided tour of the full panorama of philosophy. Here, however, they concentrate on a few highlights of world philosophical history, offering the general reader a quick and painless introduction to the world's great philosophers.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: OUP USA
Published: 01 Apr 1999

ISBN 10: 0195112091
ISBN 13: 9780195112092

Media Reviews
Solomon and Higgins have managed to keep their history clear and understandable, and the newcomer should have no difficulty tracing its development. --Library Journal


Solomon and Higgins have managed to keep their history clear and understandable, and the newcomer should have no difficulty tracing its development. --Library Journal

Solomon and Higgins have managed to keep their history clear and understandable, and the newcomer should have no difficulty tracing its development. --Library Journal


Solomon and Higgins have managed to keep their history clear and understandable, and the newcomer should have no difficulty tracing its development. --Library Journal


Author Bio
Robert C. Solomon and Kathleen M. Higgins are both Professors of Philosophy at the University of Texas.