Philosophy 101
From Plato and Socrates to Ethics and Metaphysics, an Essential Primer on the History of Thought
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Narrated by:
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Wesley Scott
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By:
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Paul Kleinman
About this listen
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.
The book doesn't appear to have a coherent structure. Whereas the DK book follows a chronological pathway, with a few minor diversions, this is more similar to a pinball machine, bouncing from one idea or philosopher to another.
What this book lacks in breadth, it makes up for, to a degree, in depth. But this depth is too much for the beginner. Nor is it particularly well explained.
The narrator does his best with the material.
Not really a 101
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