Nicholas Rescher presents the first comprehensive chronology of philosophical anecdotes, spanning from antiquity to the current era. He introduces us to the major thinkers, texts, and historical periods of Western philosophy, recounting many of the stories philosophers have used over time to engage with issues of philosophical concern: questions of meaning, truth, knowledge, value, action, and ethics. Rescher's anecdotes touch on a wide range of themes--from logic to epistemology, ethics to metaphysics--and offer much insight into the breadth and depth of philosophical inquiry. This book illustrates the various ways philosophers throughout history have viewed the issues in their field, and how anecdotes can work to inform and encourage philosophical thought.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
Published: 06/04/2015
ISBN: 9780822963356
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.90d

Review Citations: Booklist 06/01/2015 pg. 6
Library Journal 06/15/2015 pg. 92