Author: Jay Stevenson PhD
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101221887
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
A revised edition to a solid performing book, with expanded content on various philosophers and ideas. -- The current edition has sold over 61,000 since its release in November of 1997. -- Existing content is great, but needs to be added to in order to more effectively compete with Philosophy for Dummies, which, at 360 pages, is 100 pages over our current edition. -- By its very nature, philosophy is not subject to a great deal of change over time, and therefore can be expected to continue to perform at or above current levels. Philosophy is all about being, knowing, and acting. It poses daring questions such as what exists, what counts as knowledge, and how do we know things? And, as life becomes more and more complicated, people turn to philosophy to help themselves better understand the world around them-politics, religion, family, the environment, and more. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Philosophy, Second Edition will continue the first edition's success in exposing beginners to the world of philosophy, its ideas, and its philosophers. It will contain expanded content on existing ideas and philosophers covered in the first edition, but it will also introduce new philosophers whose ideas were not included in the first edition, but whose contributions to the world of philosophy are perhaps now less obscure.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Philosophy, 2E
Author: Jay Stevenson PhD
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101221887
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
A revised edition to a solid performing book, with expanded content on various philosophers and ideas. -- The current edition has sold over 61,000 since its release in November of 1997. -- Existing content is great, but needs to be added to in order to more effectively compete with Philosophy for Dummies, which, at 360 pages, is 100 pages over our current edition. -- By its very nature, philosophy is not subject to a great deal of change over time, and therefore can be expected to continue to perform at or above current levels. Philosophy is all about being, knowing, and acting. It poses daring questions such as what exists, what counts as knowledge, and how do we know things? And, as life becomes more and more complicated, people turn to philosophy to help themselves better understand the world around them-politics, religion, family, the environment, and more. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Philosophy, Second Edition will continue the first edition's success in exposing beginners to the world of philosophy, its ideas, and its philosophers. It will contain expanded content on existing ideas and philosophers covered in the first edition, but it will also introduce new philosophers whose ideas were not included in the first edition, but whose contributions to the world of philosophy are perhaps now less obscure.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101221887
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
A revised edition to a solid performing book, with expanded content on various philosophers and ideas. -- The current edition has sold over 61,000 since its release in November of 1997. -- Existing content is great, but needs to be added to in order to more effectively compete with Philosophy for Dummies, which, at 360 pages, is 100 pages over our current edition. -- By its very nature, philosophy is not subject to a great deal of change over time, and therefore can be expected to continue to perform at or above current levels. Philosophy is all about being, knowing, and acting. It poses daring questions such as what exists, what counts as knowledge, and how do we know things? And, as life becomes more and more complicated, people turn to philosophy to help themselves better understand the world around them-politics, religion, family, the environment, and more. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Philosophy, Second Edition will continue the first edition's success in exposing beginners to the world of philosophy, its ideas, and its philosophers. It will contain expanded content on existing ideas and philosophers covered in the first edition, but it will also introduce new philosophers whose ideas were not included in the first edition, but whose contributions to the world of philosophy are perhaps now less obscure.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Physics
Author: Johnnie T. Dennis
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592570812
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Intended for high school and college students required to take at least one physics course, this book offers an easy-to-understand, comprehensive companion to their school textbooks that brings real-world relevance, and even a touch of fun, to Einstein's favorite subject.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592570812
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Intended for high school and college students required to take at least one physics course, this book offers an easy-to-understand, comprehensive companion to their school textbooks that brings real-world relevance, and even a touch of fun, to Einstein's favorite subject.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History
Author: Alan Axelrod
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Discusses American history from prehistory through 2006, including brief biographical sketches of historical figures and events from popular culture.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Discusses American history from prehistory through 2006, including brief biographical sketches of historical figures and events from popular culture.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Geometry
Author: Denise Szecsei
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592571833
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Geometry is hard. This book makes it easier. You do the math. This is the fourth title in the series designed to help high school and college students through a course they'd rather not be taking. A non-intimidating, easy- to-understand companion to their textbook, this book takes students through the standard curriculum of topics, including proofs, polygons, coordinates, topology, and much more.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592571833
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Geometry is hard. This book makes it easier. You do the math. This is the fourth title in the series designed to help high school and college students through a course they'd rather not be taking. A non-intimidating, easy- to-understand companion to their textbook, this book takes students through the standard curriculum of topics, including proofs, polygons, coordinates, topology, and much more.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to String Theory
Author: George Musser
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101029358
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
We’re living in the midst of a scientific revolution that’s captured the general public’s attention and imagination. The aim of this new revolution is to develop a “theory of everything”—a set of laws of physics that will explain all that can be explained, ranging from the tiniest subatomic particle to the universe as a whole. Here, readers will learn the ideas behind the theories, and their effects upon our world, our civilization, and ourselves. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® String Theory explains how this exciting idea holds up against competing theories. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Clear explanation of quantum mechanics, Einstein’s theories of relativity, and how string theory unites them. • A quick, easy-to-understand overview of competing theories and how they might be tested. • Fast facts about black holes, what’s inside them, how they’re made, and why they’re so paradoxical. • Simple, smart tips to help you visualize extra dimensions.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101029358
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
We’re living in the midst of a scientific revolution that’s captured the general public’s attention and imagination. The aim of this new revolution is to develop a “theory of everything”—a set of laws of physics that will explain all that can be explained, ranging from the tiniest subatomic particle to the universe as a whole. Here, readers will learn the ideas behind the theories, and their effects upon our world, our civilization, and ourselves. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® String Theory explains how this exciting idea holds up against competing theories. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Clear explanation of quantum mechanics, Einstein’s theories of relativity, and how string theory unites them. • A quick, easy-to-understand overview of competing theories and how they might be tested. • Fast facts about black holes, what’s inside them, how they’re made, and why they’re so paradoxical. • Simple, smart tips to help you visualize extra dimensions.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Philosophy
Author: Jay Stevenson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028643380
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Explores the ideas of several philosophers, including Socrates, Descartes, Kierkegaard, and Freud, and discusses how to create a philosophy and apply philosophical principles.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028643380
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Explores the ideas of several philosophers, including Socrates, Descartes, Kierkegaard, and Freud, and discusses how to create a philosophy and apply philosophical principles.
The Norton Introduction to Philosophy
Author: Gideon Rosen
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393932206
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Edited by a team of four leading philosophers, The Norton Introduction to Philosophy introduces students to contemporary perspectives on major philosophical issues and questions. This text features an impressive array of readings, including 25 specially-commissioned essays by prominent philosophers. A student-friendly presentation, a handy format, and a low price make The Norton Introduction to Philosophy as accessible and affordable as it is up-to-date.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393932206
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Edited by a team of four leading philosophers, The Norton Introduction to Philosophy introduces students to contemporary perspectives on major philosophical issues and questions. This text features an impressive array of readings, including 25 specially-commissioned essays by prominent philosophers. A student-friendly presentation, a handy format, and a low price make The Norton Introduction to Philosophy as accessible and affordable as it is up-to-date.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to European History, 2nd Edition
Author: Nathan Barber
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101558563
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
• Fascinating, fact-filled writing that delivers hundreds of years in the life of the European continent • Terrific supplementary reading for AP History students
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101558563
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
• Fascinating, fact-filled writing that delivers hundreds of years in the life of the European continent • Terrific supplementary reading for AP History students
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Speed Reading
Author: Abby Marks Beale
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592577781
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Presents strategies and techniques designed to increase reading speed, and improve comprehension and retention of a variety of reading materials.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592577781
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Presents strategies and techniques designed to increase reading speed, and improve comprehension and retention of a variety of reading materials.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to World History, 2nd Edition
Author: Timothy C. Hall, M.A.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101556188
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Puts world events in a context that is relevant for today's students and casual readers Updated to include the significant events from the past several years
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101556188
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Puts world events in a context that is relevant for today's students and casual readers Updated to include the significant events from the past several years