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Philip Stokes graduated with a BA (Hons) in Philosophy from the University of Reading, where he is now on the faculty. He also has a master's degree from Bristol University.

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Exceptionally readable. Loved the cross-connections noted among philosophers of different eras.
 
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Kim.Sasso | 3 weitere Rezensionen | Aug 27, 2023 |
Philosophy 100 Essential Thinkers by Philip Stokes is a pocket reference of philosophers in general terms. Stokes is British-born Thai philosopher. He completed his BA in philosophy in 1993 at the University of Reading, and his MA in philosophy in 1995 at University of Bristol, both in the United Kingdom. In 2011, Stokes was teaching English language and critical thinking skills at Thai University.

This is a handy guide for those looking for a philosopher to study up on or perhaps refresh your memory. If you can't remember where Engels, Marx, and Lenin differed in ideology this book can help. Again it is all in simple terms and by no means complete. Thomas Aquinas is covered, but no mention of his Just War Theory. Each philosopher gets between one and three pages so much is left out. However, the number of philosophers covered makes up for the quantity of information. It essentially covers Thales of Miletus to Noam Chomsky. The coverage of the different schools of philosophy, overall, is well done.

Philosophy 100 Essential Thinkers does a fine job of completing what it sets out to do. It is an excellent quick reference. It also provides a map to the history philosophy allowing the reader to search his or her own interest. Stokes also creates starting points for the reader to expand on with additional works. In the Kindle edition, there are also quick links in the text that allow the reader to follow concepts shared between or expanded upon by other philosophers.
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evil_cyclist | 3 weitere Rezensionen | Mar 16, 2020 |
Book gives a snappy overview of 100 of the greatest philosphers, located within the school of thought to which their work belongs. Easy and engaging read and a handy reference book.
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ruric | 3 weitere Rezensionen | Dec 29, 2012 |
Picked this up from a remainder bin, and it's a handy little reference book of Western thought. Illustrations and snappy one-page summaries of 100 thinkers, arranged chronologically by groups such as the Pre-socratics and the Existentialists. Good public transport or restroom reading.
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