Philosophy 101: From Plato and Socrates to Ethics and Metaphysics, an essential primer on the history of thought (Adams 101 Series)

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Discover the world's greatest thinkers and their groundbreaking notions!

Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy theories, principles, and figures of philosophy into tedious discourse that even Plato would reject. Philosophy 101 cuts out the boring details and exhausting philosophical methodology, and instead, gives you a lesson in philosophy that keeps you engaged as you explore the fascinating history of human thought and inquisition.

From Aristotle and Heidegger to free will and metaphysics, Philosophy 101 is packed with hundreds of entertaining philosophical tidbits, illustrations, and thought puzzles that you won't be able to find anywhere else.

So whether you're looking to unravel the mysteries of existentialism, or just want to find out what made Voltaire tick, Philosophy 101 has all the answers--even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.

About the Author

Paul Kleinman grew up in White Plains, New York, and currently resides in New York City. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 2009 with degrees in art and communication arts: radio, television, and film. His previous work includes Freudian theory published by McSweeney's, The Bullsh*t Artist, A Ton of Crap, and Psych 101.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality with prompt delivery

m.d.l. · 23 September 2024

Good quality with prompt delivery

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A.C. · 18 October 2023

As is now normal, the speed of delivery was excellent. The book was sold as new and its condition is new.

4.0 out of 5 stars DEMOCRACY

K.P. · 19 August 2020

interesting and enlightening

5.0 out of 5 stars Helped me in a time of panic!

A. · 19 March 2021

I started a Doctorate programme with zero knowledge of philosophy and yet it was one of the central modules! In panic I bought some books to get me started on the basics and this really did the job! It was very accessible. I would really recommend it if you wanted to dip your toe in, or if you're using it as a basis to help make sure you didn't sound like much of an eejit in front of your class! I'm now hardcore into philosophy!

3.0 out of 5 stars Dirty

A.F. · 15 December 2022

The book arrived on time but unfortunately cake dirty and despite my efforts to clean it it appears to be stained. This is supposed to be a secret santa present but it looks pre-owned

5.0 out of 5 stars Cool!

c. · 17 November 2018

Book is mini and I had expected a bigger annual style one, however it’s very cute and full of information. My sister loved them as a gift - great stocking fillers

5.0 out of 5 stars Great purchase

T. · 14 June 2020

Great reed for lovers of philosophy. Great condition

5.0 out of 5 stars V good read

A. · 17 July 2020

Very very nice book with concise information

I can finally read about philosophy

J. · 3 July 2024

I am a science PhD and have an MBA and....I hate philosophy. I had a philosophy class for one semester in my first year of college and I just couldn't deal with it. I thought it was so stupid. Old folk asking dumb questions about trees falling in forests and not making sounds - wow, how exciting (sarcastic). But this introductory book actually explains things exceptionally well, and in a way that is easy to follow and will not put you to sleep (although it could do that too, in a good way, if you were to read it close enough to bedtime). The general structure of the book is chronological, and it holds your hand on a journey through the development of human intellectual thought from several hundred years B.C. to present. It describes how, why, and by whom our level of thinking about existence has progressed during this time period. It's a great little book. I highly recommend this book to all of my fellow human beings.

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h. · 22 March 2024

Easy to read but still informative. I enjoyed it.

Good book

S.B. · 19 February 2023

Well-written book that covers all the important parts of the history of Philosophy without being too complicated.

Aburridísimo

A.C. · 28 May 2019

No me gustó. Aparentemente se presentaba como una obra que se alejaba de típico corte aburrido y académico de la filosofía. Creí podría incluir un compendio de lo mejor de la filosofía universal, en cambio sólo aborda la historia y diferentes corrientes del pensamiento, con el ya referido corte académico y aburrido que desencanta aventurarse en estos temas. Lo devolví apenas a un día de buscar y buscar algo rescatable entre sus páginas.

I loved the boik

K. · 23 August 2019

Excellent read

Philosophy 101: From Plato and Socrates to Ethics and Metaphysics, an essential primer on the history of thought (Adams 101 Series)

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