Philosophy: Principles and Problems (Bloomsbury Revelations)

Philosophy: Principles and Problems (Bloomsbury Revelations)

by RogerScruton (Author)

Synopsis

In Philosophy: Principles and Problems Roger Scruton shares the ideas and arguments which initially attracted him to the subject and those which have engaged his attention throughout his career. Through discussions of major philosophers, Kant and Wittgenstein in particular, he attempts to show how philosophy is relevant to life in the modern world. The topics he discusses range from the nature of truth, to Music, History, sex, morality and God. Read this book, therefore, to share a profound philosopher's thoughts about some of the major problems of our time. The Bloomsbury Revelations edition includes a new preface from the author.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 130
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: 20 Oct 2016

ISBN 10: 1474288952
ISBN 13: 9781474288958
Book Overview: An accessible and practical introduction to philosophy from a major contemporary philosopher.

Media Reviews
Scruton's forthrightness is exemplary. He is cogent without being coercive and his brevity does not wholly conceal his wit. * Sunday Times *
Author Bio
Roger Scruton is Visiting Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oxford and Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, Washington DC, USA. He has published more than 40 books and writes regularly for The Times, The Telegraph and The Spectator.