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Simone de Beauvoir
The World of Philosophy Series (Related to this series)
- Author
- Ladelle McWhorter
- Narrator
- Lynn Redgrave
- Publish Date
- 27 February 2006
- Run Time
- 2 hours 57 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Simone de Beauvoir stands as a towering figure in the twentieth century's flowering of thought among women. There are probably more women philosophers alive today than in all of prior history, and their perspective brings new ideas and fresh approaches to old problems. We are just now beginning to understand women's unique contribution to philosophical thought.
The World of Philosophyseries is a dramatic presentation, in understandable language, of the concerns, questions, interests, and overall outlook of the world's great philosophers and philosophical traditions. Special emphasis on clear and relevant explanations gives you a new arsenal of insights toward living a better life.
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Details
- Author
- Ladelle McWhorter
- Narrator
- Lynn Redgrave
- Duration
- 2 hours 57 minutes
- Release Date
- 27 February 2006
- ISBN
- 9781481544016
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Biography: philosophy and social sciences, Education, Philosophy, Western philosophy from c 1800
Synopsis
Simone de Beauvoir stands as a towering figure in the twentieth century's flowering of thought among women. There are probably more women philosophers alive today than in all of prior history, and their perspective brings new ideas and fresh approaches to old problems. We are just now beginning to understand women's unique contribution to philosophical thought.The World of Philosophyseries is a dramatic presentation, in understandable language, of the concerns, questions, interests, and overall outlook of the world's great philosophers and philosophical traditions. Special emphasis on clear and relevant explanations gives you a new arsenal of insights toward living a better life.
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