Bøger af Peter Gibson

The great challenge for all of us is to make sense of our lives. Natural Ideas is a systematic account of philosophical ideas, based on a modern scientific view of the world, and our place within it. It gives a clear picture of who we are, how we think, the limits of knowledge, what exists and how it is structured, what is important to us, and the principles of a good community. Each of these topics is explained and evaluated, and important alternative views are assessed. The book is suitable for beginners, but also of interest to any philosopher who is seeking a full overview of the subject.

This highly-visual, full-color guide is an essential overview of the history and ideas of philosophy, perfect for students and enthusiasts alike. From Enlightenment philosophy to metaphysics, and from Aristotle to Nietzsche, this hardback guide provides you with everything you need to know about the fundamentals of philosophy. Concepts are explained in accessible, jargon-free terms, with practical examples and useful diagrams. With mind maps for each chapter, definition boxes, easily digestible features on the history of philosophy and suggestions for further reading, learning philosophy has never been easier. By the time you finish reading this book, you will be able to answer questions like: . What is truth? . What can I really know? . How can I live a moral life?>ABOUT THE SERIES: Knowledge 101 brings together highly visual, hardback introductions to many intriguing disciplines, featuring reader-friendly text, spectacular images, and informative diagrams to make the learning experience easier than ever.

The world's great philosophers have always wrestled with the crucial questions about human nature and the world we live in: How should we live our lives? What is knowledge? How should society be organized? Over the centuries, philosophers have come up with an array of compelling answers to these questions. A Short History of Philosophy takes you on an entertaining and informative journey through the landscape of western philosophy from Plato to Jean-Paul Sartre. Whether discussing the origins of metaphysics, the merits of idealism, or the questions raised by existentialism, Peter Gibson brings to life the ideas of these great thinkers and carefully explains their reasoning in straightforward, easy-to-understand language. This lively, accessible guide provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in philosophy.

Filled with beautiful full color diagrams and illustrated throughout, Degree in a Book: Philosophy is a perfect introduction for students and laypeople alike.>Including ideas from Aristotle and Zeno to Descartes and Wittgenstein, it covers the whole range of western thought. By the time you finish reading this book, you will be able to answer questions like: - What is truth?- What can I really know?- How can I live a moral life?>ABOUT THE SERIES: Get the knowledge of a degree for the price of a book with Arcturus Publishing's A Degree in a Book series. Written by experts in their fields, these highly visual guides feature flow charts, infographics, handy timelines, information boxes, feature spreads and margin annotations, allowing readers to get to grips with complex subjects in no time.

This book is intended to be used for a foundation course on modern principles of production and operations management. During the past 15 years there have been a number of fundamental changes in production management thinking and philosophy.