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Misunderstood Philosophers: From Descartes to Hobbes to Rousseau, the influence of nine important thinkers of the Enlightenment on the world
Misunderstood Philosophers: From Descartes to Hobbes to Rousseau, the influence of nine important thinkers of the Enlightenment on the world
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※The best introductory book to understand modern Western philosophical thought※
Great philosophers are no longer as distant as gods, but are flesh and blood like you and me.
Edward. Edward O. Wilson, Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling science writer｜Thomas. Thomas Nagel, best-selling philosophical writer and one of the most famous contemporary philosophers｜Michael. Michael Wood, famous BBC & PBS historical documentary producer｜Naseem. Nicholas. Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of "Black Swan Effect" and "Antifragility"……………………………………………………………… …………Praise and recommendation
This book is narrated in a story-like way,
Introducing nine philosophers who were often misinterpreted by later generations in the era when mankind developed ideological trends and intellectual enlightenment.
Restore the background of the birth of his ideas and their profound influence on the start of modernization.
Western philosophy has a history of 2,500 years, but most of its progress originates from the golden ages of two big explosions: the Greek Age and the Enlightenment Age. The author Anthony Gottlieb will lead readers from the 1630s to the eve of the French Revolution to see the philosophical evolution that Europe has experienced in the past 150 years: from Hobbes, Descartes, and Spinoza , Locke, Leibniz, Bell, Hume, Voltaire, Rousseau and others to see how modern philosophy was born.
Anthony Gottlieb believes that these philosophers are all amateurs, and none of them is closely connected with universities. They take it upon themselves to explore the hidden meanings behind emerging science and religious upheavals, and ultimately question traditional knowledge and ways of thinking. How does the development of science affect our understanding of ourselves and our knowledge of God? How should the government deal with differences between different religions? These problems still exist in this world.
Because their influence still exists, it is easy for us to misunderstand these philosophers and speculate on their thoughts in contemporary context and language. The author singles out these philosophers who are often misinterpreted, restores the historical context, adds personal views, and explains their influence on later generations. This book not only clearly restores the true appearance of these masters, but also allows readers to understand that the world today is still deeply indebted to these sages.
【Praise from famous experts】
★ Edward． Edward O. Wilson, Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling science writer
The point of view is extremely sharp and the writing is excellent. This book not only leads readers to get to know the important philosophers of the Enlightenment era, but also sparks a spark in the hearts of readers, allowing us, like the sages of the past, to find contemporary enlightenment methods and turn the world around.
★ Thomas． Thomas Nagel, best-selling philosophical author and one of the most famous contemporary philosophers
Vivid and full of inspiration...the writing is compact and quite comprehensive, with a large number of documents as evidence...For readers who want to know those wise sages, this book is undoubtedly a very fascinating stepping stone.
★ Michael. Michael Wood, famous BBC & PBS historical documentary producer
Gottlieb introduces the ideas of these philosophers without distorting them into what people thought they were in the past... He makes fun of these philosophers, but brings us closer to them. In the author's writing, these people are no longer distant gods, but intelligent and flesh-and-blood people.
★ Naseem. Nicholas. Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of "Black Swan Effect" and "Antifragility"
...all-encompassing knowledge, coupled with delicate writing skills, turned into a rare work. I never knew philosophy could be so interesting to discuss and so clearly discussed. I have been waiting for this book for fifteen years, and the finished product is beyond my imagination. The author's philosophical abilities are a breath of fresh air in the ivory tower of academia.
【Features of this book】
◎Grasps the essence of thought, the writing is easy to understand and interesting, and clearly explains the reasons for each philosopher's ideological system. Almost every chapter can make readers identify with the protagonist of the chapter, not just irrational understanding or admiration.
◎Point out many common misunderstandings about philosophers, including Locke-Rousseau, who is often over-glorified, and Hobbes, who is always misunderstood.
Great philosophers are no longer as distant as gods, but are flesh and blood like you and me.
Edward. Edward O. Wilson, Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling science writer｜Thomas. Thomas Nagel, best-selling philosophical writer and one of the most famous contemporary philosophers｜Michael. Michael Wood, famous BBC & PBS historical documentary producer｜Naseem. Nicholas. Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of "Black Swan Effect" and "Antifragility"……………………………………………………………… …………Praise and recommendation
This book is narrated in a story-like way,
Introducing nine philosophers who were often misinterpreted by later generations in the era when mankind developed ideological trends and intellectual enlightenment.
Restore the background of the birth of his ideas and their profound influence on the start of modernization.
Western philosophy has a history of 2,500 years, but most of its progress originates from the golden ages of two big explosions: the Greek Age and the Enlightenment Age. The author Anthony Gottlieb will lead readers from the 1630s to the eve of the French Revolution to see the philosophical evolution that Europe has experienced in the past 150 years: from Hobbes, Descartes, and Spinoza , Locke, Leibniz, Bell, Hume, Voltaire, Rousseau and others to see how modern philosophy was born.
Anthony Gottlieb believes that these philosophers are all amateurs, and none of them is closely connected with universities. They take it upon themselves to explore the hidden meanings behind emerging science and religious upheavals, and ultimately question traditional knowledge and ways of thinking. How does the development of science affect our understanding of ourselves and our knowledge of God? How should the government deal with differences between different religions? These problems still exist in this world.
Because their influence still exists, it is easy for us to misunderstand these philosophers and speculate on their thoughts in contemporary context and language. The author singles out these philosophers who are often misinterpreted, restores the historical context, adds personal views, and explains their influence on later generations. This book not only clearly restores the true appearance of these masters, but also allows readers to understand that the world today is still deeply indebted to these sages.
【Praise from famous experts】
★ Edward． Edward O. Wilson, Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling science writer
The point of view is extremely sharp and the writing is excellent. This book not only leads readers to get to know the important philosophers of the Enlightenment era, but also sparks a spark in the hearts of readers, allowing us, like the sages of the past, to find contemporary enlightenment methods and turn the world around.
★ Thomas． Thomas Nagel, best-selling philosophical author and one of the most famous contemporary philosophers
Vivid and full of inspiration...the writing is compact and quite comprehensive, with a large number of documents as evidence...For readers who want to know those wise sages, this book is undoubtedly a very fascinating stepping stone.
★ Michael. Michael Wood, famous BBC & PBS historical documentary producer
Gottlieb introduces the ideas of these philosophers without distorting them into what people thought they were in the past... He makes fun of these philosophers, but brings us closer to them. In the author's writing, these people are no longer distant gods, but intelligent and flesh-and-blood people.
★ Naseem. Nicholas. Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of "Black Swan Effect" and "Antifragility"
...all-encompassing knowledge, coupled with delicate writing skills, turned into a rare work. I never knew philosophy could be so interesting to discuss and so clearly discussed. I have been waiting for this book for fifteen years, and the finished product is beyond my imagination. The author's philosophical abilities are a breath of fresh air in the ivory tower of academia.
【Features of this book】
◎Grasps the essence of thought, the writing is easy to understand and interesting, and clearly explains the reasons for each philosopher's ideological system. Almost every chapter can make readers identify with the protagonist of the chapter, not just irrational understanding or admiration.
◎Point out many common misunderstandings about philosophers, including Locke-Rousseau, who is often over-glorified, and Hobbes, who is always misunderstood.
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