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Like other books in the Oxford Philosophical Concepts series, Pleasure traces the development of the concept from ancient times through the 20th century. The volume touches on ancient philosophy, including Plato, Aristotle, and Islamic philosophy, through to the early modern era and the development...

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Other Authors: Shapiro, Lisa (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, [2018]
Series:Oxford philosophical concepts.
Subjects:
Pleasure.
Psychology.
Philosophy.
Pleasure
Psychology
Philosophy
Plaisir.
Psychologie.
Philosophie.
philosophy.
psychology.
PHILOSOPHY > Movements > Humanism.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Like other books in the Oxford Philosophical Concepts series, Pleasure traces the development of the concept from ancient times through the 20th century. The volume touches on ancient philosophy, including Plato, Aristotle, and Islamic philosophy, through to the early modern era and the development of scientific psychology, as well as contemporary notions of pleasure. Interdisciplinary reflections focus on pleasure in subjects other than philosophy, including music and painting.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780190225124
0190225122
9780190225131
0190225130