Ideas
A History of Thought and Invention, from Fire to Freud
By Peter Watson | Publisher: HarperCollins
About the book
Peter Watson's hugely ambitious and stimulating history of ideas from deep antiquity to the present day—from the invention of writing, mathematics, science, and philosophy to the rise of such concepts as the law, sacrifice, democracy, and the soul—offers an illuminated path to a greater understanding of our world and ourselves.
Editions of Ideas
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780060935641
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Peter Watson's hugely ambitious and stimulating history of ideas from deep antiquity to the present day—from the invention of writing, mathematics, science, and philosophy to the rise of such concepts as the law, sacrifice, democracy, and the soul—offers an illuminated path to a greater understanding of our world and ourselves.
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What is Ideas about?
Peter Watson's hugely ambitious and stimulating history of ideas from deep antiquity to the present day—from the invention of writing, mathematics, science, and philosophy to the rise of such concepts as the law, sacrifice, democracy, and the soul—offers an illuminated path to a greater understanding of our world and ourselves.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Ideas?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > Ethnic studies / Ethnicity > Ethnic groups and multicultural studies
Where can I read a sample of Ideas?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780060935641
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Ideas?
Peter Watson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Ideas is available as paperback(ISBN 9780060935641)
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