Philosophers
Their Lives and Works
- Hardcover
360 pages
- Release Date
3 September 2019
Summary
A lavishly illustrated guide to the greatest philosophers across time.
From Confucius and Plato to Karl Marx and Noam Chomsky, this book brings together more than 100 illustrated biographies of the world’s great philosophers. Introduced with a stunning portrait of each featured philosopher, the biographies trace the ideas, friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired the great thinkers and influenced their work, providing revealing insights into what drove them to question the mean…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781465482037 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1465482032 |
| Author: | DK |
| Publisher: | DK |
| Imprint: | Dorling Kindersley |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 360 |
| Release Date: | 3 September 2019 |
| Weight: | 1.54kg |
| Dimensions: | 29mm x 219mm x 262mm |
| Series: | DK History Changers |
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Critics Review
“Philosophers stands out, making it an excellent choice for middle- and high-school students, general readers, and even those looking for a thoughtful coffee-table book.” —Booklist Online (Starred Review)
DK
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.
DK’s aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.
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DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot’s Guides series.
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