About the book
Ideas can, and do, change the world. Just as Marxism, existentialism, and feminism shaped the last century, so fundamentalism, globalization, and bioethics are transforming our world now. In Ideas that Matter, renowned philosopher A.C. Grayling provides a personal dictionary of the ideas that will shape our world in the decades to come. With customary wit, fire, and erudition, Grayling ranges across the gamut of essential theories, movements, and philosophies -- from animal rights to neurophilosophy to war crimes -- provoking and elucidating throughout.
Ideas are the cogs that drive history, and in explaining the most complex and influential ones in laymen's terms, Ideas that Matter will help every engaged citizen better understand it.
Editions of Ideas That Matter
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780465019342
- EBook
- ISBN 9780465021147
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Ideas can, and do, change the world. Just as Marxism, existentialism, and feminism shaped the last century, so fundamentalism, globalization, and bioethics are transforming our world now. In Ideas that Matter, renowned philosopher A.C. Grayling provides a personal dictionary of the ideas that will shape our world in the decades to come. With customary wit, fire, and erudition, Grayling ranges across the gamut of essential theories, movements, and philosophies -- from animal rights to neurophilosophy to war crimes -- provoking and elucidating throughout.
Ideas are the cogs that drive history, and in explaining the most complex and influential ones in laymen's terms, Ideas that Matter will help every engaged citizen better understand it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ideas That Matter about?
Ideas can, and do, change the world. Just as Marxism, existentialism, and feminism shaped the last century, so fundamentalism, globalization, and bioethics are transforming our world now. In Ideas that Matter, renowned philosopher A.C. Grayling provides a personal dictionary of the ideas that will shape our world in the decades to come. With customary wit, fire, and erudition, Grayling ranges across the gamut of essential theories, movements, and philosophies -- from animal rights to neurophilosophy to war crimes -- provoking and elucidating throughout.
Ideas are the cogs that drive history, and in explaining the most complex and influential ones in laymen's terms, Ideas that Matter will help every engaged citizen better understand it.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Ideas That Matter?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Philosophical traditions and schools of thought
Where can I read a sample of Ideas That Matter?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780465019342
How long is Ideas That Matter and how many pages does it have?
Ideas That Matter has 448 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Ideas That Matter?
A. C. Grayling
Who is the Publisher of the book Ideas That Matter?
Basic Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Ideas That Matter is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780465019342) and ebook(ISBN 9780465021147)
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