1001 Ideas that Changed the Way We Think
An awe-inspiring overview of the development of human knowledge over the centuries! Part of the highly successful 1001 series which have sold over a million copies in the UK alone 1001 Ideas That Changed The Way We Thinkoffers not only a comprehensive history of ideas, but also an eminently browsable source of amusement. This richly informative and entertaining book provides a wide variety of answers to those eternal questions such as...How was the universe created and what is the place of humans within it? How should a person live? And how can we build a just society? Readers will discover how the Greek philosopher Zeno proved a flying arrow never moves and the mathematical proof of the existence of life in other galaxies. The inspiring ideas explored range from Gandhi s theory of civil disobedience to Mary Wollstonecraft s groundbreaking advocacy of women s rights. A wide variety of cultural movements are also covered, including Neoclassicism, Surrealism and Postmodernism.
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Автор:
Robert Arp
Издательство:
Littlehamp
Количество страниц:
960
Переплёт:
Мягкая обложка
Язык:
ENG
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