The philosopher : a history in six types / Justin E. H. Smith.
The philosopher : a history in six types / Justin E. H. Smith.
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Publisher
Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2016]
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G 2016/3145
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Language
English
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Physical content
xii, 272 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Singular things and timeless truths, featuring the curiosa -- Philosophy and philosophia, featuring the sage -- Inside and out, featuring the gadfly -- Body and soul, featuring the ascetic -- Mountains and valleys, featuring the mandarin -- Money and love, featuring the courtier.
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Publisher
Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2016]
Place of Publication
New Jersey
Date Published
[2016]
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Summary
"What would the global history of philosophy look like if it were told not as a story of ideas but as a series of job descriptions--ones that might have been used to fill the position of philosopher at different times and places over the past 2,500 years? The Philosopher does just that, providing a new way of looking at the history of philosophy by...
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The philosopher : a history in six types / Justin E. H. Smith.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-261) and index.
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©2016
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G 2016/3145
Record Identifier
74VKVq3N8MK3
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVq3N8MK3
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ISBN
0691163278 (hardcover ; alk. paper)
9780691163277 (hardcover ; alk. paper)
DDC
100
MMS ID
991024007566002626
