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Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy

Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy

by Simon Blackburn

Published for the first time: 1/1/1999

312 pages, Hardcover

Genres: Academic, Psychology, History, Unfinished, Nonfiction, Essays, Philosophy

Here at last is a coherent, unintimidating introduction to the challenging and fascinating landscape of Western philosophy. Written expressly for "anyone who believes there are big questions out there, but does not know how to approach them," Think provides a sound framework for exploring the most basic themes of philosophy, and for understanding how major philosophers have tackled the questions that have pressed themselves most forcefully on human consciousness.

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