Philosophical Tales: Being an Alternative History Revealing the Characters, the Plots, and the Hidden Scenes That Make Up the True Story of PhilosophyISBN: 978-1-4051-4037-9
Paperback
296 pages
May 2008, Wiley-Blackwell
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Enlightening and entertaining, Philosophical Tales examines
a few of the fascinating biographical details of history’s
greatest philosophers (alas, mostly men) and highlights their
contributions to the field. By applying the true philosophical
approach to philosophy itself, the text provides us with a
refreshing 'alternative history' of philosophy.
- Opens up new philosophical debate by applying the true philosophical approach to philosophy itself
- Provides summaries of the most celebrated and philosophically
interesting tales, their backgrounds, and assessments of the
leading players
- Explores philosophers and schools of thought in one key
philosophical text to supply a solid grounding in philosophical
ideas and individuals
- Shakes some of the foundations of philosophy with the aim of encouraging the reinvigoration of philosophy itself