{"product_id":"the-handy-philosophy-answer-book-paperback","title":"The Handy Philosophy Answer Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNaomi Zack\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, Sartre, and many more. Who were they? What did they say? Why should we care? How did changing philosophical thought affect the history of civilization? How does philosophy affect pop culture, politics and government, and our everyday lives?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining a basic history of philosophical thought with the often quirky personal stories of famous philosophers, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handy Philosophy Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e introduces the reader to the world of philosophy. This comprehensive survey analyzes the collective effort of philosophers throughout history in the pursuit of truth and wisdom. It explores the tangible significance of philosophical thought to modern society and civilization as a whole, and answers more than 1,000 questions, including ...\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat was the Enlightenment?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy did the Pythagorians avoid fava beans?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow was Skepticism related to the scientific revolution?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWas S ren Kierkegaard's life \"cursed\"?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow did philosopher A. J. Ayer defeat professional heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat are the current trends in philosophy and how are they related to feminism, environmentalism, and African American studies?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eHow is Confucianism relevant to contemporary Western philosophy?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handy Philosophy Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e explains philosophical fundamentals. It looks at the various schools of thought. It explores the deep--and sometimes odd--questions posed by philosophers. This comprehensive survey brings us the lives and the impacts of philosophy's greatest thinkers. With more than 130 photos and illustrations, this tome is richly illustrated, and its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNaomi Zack, PhD, is a professor of philosophy at the University of Oregon who has also taught at the University at Albany and the State University of New York. She is the author of \"Inclusive Feminism,\" \"Philosophy of Science and Race,\" \"Thinking About Race,\" and \"Women of Color and Philosophy.\" She lives in Eugene, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 504\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.22 x 7.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760498770208,"sku":"9781578592265","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4f9c17061550f0b572c2c8ee229ef4b6.webp?v=1780181592","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-handy-philosophy-answer-book-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}