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Availability:In StockContributor:John Marmysz, Juneko J. RobinsonPublish date:2/5/2026Pages:544
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Bloomsbury AcademicISBN-13:9798881806675UPC:9798881806675Book Category:PhilosophyBook Subcategory:History & Surveys, ReferenceSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 1.19 inchesWeight:0.885Product ID:SCEMZG58NT

Tracing the history of philosophy from ancient Greece to the Postmodern world, this introductory textbook introduces students to Western thought while also highlighting the contributions of marginalized people, groups, and non-Western traditions.

The Path of Philosophy characterizes the discipline of philosophy as a never-ending quest, driven both by wondrous curiosity and by a distressing realization that ultimate truth always evades our grasp. Threads running through the text demonstrate how philosophy is distinct from, and yet interrelated with, religion, science, and art. The second edition includes a new chapter on Postmodern philosophy to introduce students to key debates in twenty-first century thought.

Written in a lively, accessible style, and featuring original, eye-catching artwork, this book offers a clear introduction to the essential concepts, themes, and debates in philosophy, while also emphasizing its relationship to other disciplines, practices, and to our everyday lives.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Bloomsbury AcademicISBN-13:9798881806675UPC:9798881806675Book Category:PhilosophyBook Subcategory:History & Surveys, ReferenceSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 1.19 inchesWeight:0.885Product ID:SCEMZG58NT
John Marmysz is an instructor of philosophy at the College of Marin, USA. His primary research interests focus on the issue of nihilism and its cultural manifestations. Marmysz is the author of numerous books and articles in philosophy addressing topics such as nihilism, film, humor, and the history of philosophy. He is an associate editor of The Philosophy of Humor Yearbook, a recipient of the SUNY Chancellor's Award, and has served as an NEH fellow.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic

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