Philosophical tales : being an alternative history revealing the characters, the plots, and the hidden scenes that make up the True Story of Philosophy /
The history of philosophy is filled with great tales--many of them fictions, misrepresentations, falsehoods, lies and fibs. Or are they just misstatements, prevarications, and narratives not entirely based on fact? In the true spirit of a broad philosophical debate, author Cohen dips a toe into the...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Malden, MA ; Oxford :
Blackwell Pub.,
2008.
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| Online Access: | Contributor biographical information Publisher description Table of contents only |
| Summary: | The history of philosophy is filled with great tales--many of them fictions, misrepresentations, falsehoods, lies and fibs. Or are they just misstatements, prevarications, and narratives not entirely based on fact? In the true spirit of a broad philosophical debate, author Cohen dips a toe into the great sea of philosophy to collect, deconstruct, and relate many of history's great--and not so great--philosophical tales. Enlightening and entertaining, this book examines a few of the fascinating biographical details of history's greatest philosophers (alas, mostly men) and highlights their contributions to the field. By examining the seeming trivialities of philosophers' lives--and skewering a few cherished myths along the way--Cohen provides us with illuminating insights that will encourage a more active, critical way of thinking.--From publisher description. |
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| Physical Description: | xiv, 282 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-267) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781405140362 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1405140364 (hardcover : alk. paper) 9781405140379 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1405140372 (pbk. : alk. paper) |