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The Little Book Of Philosophy

byAndre Comte-Sponville, Frank Wynne (Translator)
In this remarkable little book, Andre Comte-Sponville introduces the reader to the western philosophical tradition in a series of sparkling chapters on the 'big questions'. In doing so he reveals the essential bones of philosophical thought and shows why philosophy is relevant in our day-to-day lives.

In his brilliant and concise writing on morality, politics, love, death, knowledge, freedom, God, atheism, art, time, Man, and wisdom, he inspires the central question of philosophy - how should we live? - and provides the reader with signposts towards a happier, wiser life.

He is so good at the timely application of those questions that make philosophy interesting... Here at last is someone who can lay these matters out both intelligently and straightforwardly

Guardian

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Details
  • Imprint: Vintage
  • ISBN: 9780099450184
  • Length: 176 pages
  • Dimensions: 198mm x 12mm x 129mm
  • Weight: 127g
  • Price: £12.99
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