Archetypes of wisdom : an introduction to philosophy by Soccio, Douglas J instant download

Archetypes of wisdom : an introduction to philosophy by Soccio, Douglas J instant download

xxiv, 598 pages : 26 cm, ARCHETYPES OF WISDOM: AN INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY, 8E brings philosophy to life through lively narratives, engaging illustrations, and an easy-to-understand writing style. Using conversational language, the textbook walks readers through the lives and works of history's greatest philosophers, and then brings it all together with helpful study materials in every chapter. By starting with what philosophers actually wrote, then explaining the latest philosophical critiques, ARCHETYPES OF WISDOM: AN INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY, 8E makes studying philosophy approachable and exciting, Chapter 1 Philosophy and the search for wisdom -- Chapter 2 The Asian Sages: Lao-tzu, Confucius, and Buddha -- Chapter 3 The Sophist: Protagoras -- Chapter 4 The Wise Man: Socrates -- Chapter 5 The Philosopher-King: Plato -- Chapter 6 The Naturalist: Aristole -- Chapter 7 The Stoics: Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius -- Chapter 8 The Scholar: Thomas Aquinas -- Chapter 9 The Rationalist: Rene Descrates -- Chapter 10 The SkepticL David Hume -- Chapter 11 The Universalist: Immanuel Kant -- Chapter 12 The Utilitarian: John Stuart Mill -- Chapter 13 The Materialist: Karl Marx -- Chapter 14 The Existentialist: Soren Kierkegaared -- Chapter 15 The Pragmatist: William James -- Chapter 16 The Anti-Philosopher: Friedrich Neitzsche -- Chapter 17 The Twentieth Century: Ludwig Wittengstein and Martin Heidegger -- Chapter 18 Philosphy as a Way of Life -- Notes -- Glassory -- Bibliography of Philosophical Delights -- Index of Margin Quotes -- Index