Ideas That Matter: The Concepts That Shape the 21st Century

Ideas That Matter: The Concepts That Shape the 21st Century

by A . C . Grayling (Author)

Synopsis

Ideas can, and do, change the world. Just as Marxism, existentialism, and feminism shaped the last century, so are fundamentalism, globalization, and bioethics transforming our world now. In Ideas That Matter , renowned philosopher A. C. Grayling provides a personal and heartfelt guide to the ideas,past and present,that will shape our future. With customary wit, fire, and erudition, Grayling ranges across the gamut of essential theories, movements, and philosophies,from animal rights to neurophilosophy to war crimes,to deliver a rich, elucidating book intended both to arm readers with vital knowledge and to engage them in provocative philosophical debate.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 456
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: 03 Jan 2012

ISBN 10: 0465025218
ISBN 13: 9780465025213

Author Bio
A.C. Grayling is a Professor of Philosophy at Birkbeck College, University of London. A regular reviewer for the Literary Review and the Financial Times, he lives in London.