A Brief History of Thought: A Philosophical Guide to Living

Name: A Brief History of Thought: A Philosophical Guide to Living
Rating: 3.6666667461395264 (12 reviews)

Luc Ferry

Dec 2011 · Harper Collins

3.7

12 reviews

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289

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER

"Ferry's openness, energy, and charm as a teacher burst through on every page." —Wall Street Journal

From the timeless wisdom of the ancient Greeks to Christianity, the Enlightenment, existentialism, and postmodernism, Luc Ferry’s instant classic brilliantly and accessibly explains the enduring teachings of philosophy—including its profound relevance to modern daily life and its essential role in achieving happiness and living a meaningful life. This lively journey through the great thinkers will enlighten every reader, young and old.

Ratings and reviews

3.7

12 reviews

Phấn Đấu

October 1, 2013

Im still trying to figure out how the ebook has less pages than the actual book. Yet 2 ebook pages is about one page of actual book. I feel like there is a part of the book thats not there.

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A Google user

February 14, 2012

I purchased the book but the stupid app says could not display the book. I am getting the refund.

About the author

Luc Ferry is a philosopher and the author of the national bestseller A Brief History of Thought. From 2002 to 2004 he served as France's minister of national education. He has been awarded the Prix Médicis, Prix Jean-Jacques-Rousseau, and Prix Aujourd'hui, in addition to being an officer of the French Legion of Honor and a knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. He lives in Paris.

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