aristotle
Aristotle: A Graphic Guide
Aristotle was known as the 'master of those who know'. A foundational thinker in every field of inquiry, he is unmatched even by his teacher Plato for his extraordinary range of mind.
Introducing Aristotle guides the reader through an explosion of theories, from the establishment of systematic logic to the earliest rules of science. Aristotle's authority extended beyond his own lifetime to fundamentally influence Islamic philosophy and medieval scholasticism. For fifteen centuries he remained the paradigm of knowledge itself. But what can Aristotle say about our world today?
Marx: A Graphic Guide
A compact INTRODUCING guide to the influential philosopher, sociologist and economist.
INTRODUCING MARX – A GRAPHIC GUIDE explores the life of the most famous Socialist figure, from his early years to meeting Engels in1842. It provides a readable, understandable biography of Karl Marx as well as a fundamental account of his original philosophy, its roots in 19th century European ideology, and his radical economic and social criticism of capitalism that inspired vast 20th century revolutions.
‘A superb little book in a most improbable format....I recommend it unreservedly for anyone who wants the rudiments of...
The Universe: A Graphic Guide
A compact INTRODUCING guide to the science behind the world we live in.
The universe is expanding, but how long has the expansion been going on? Will it expand forever, or collapse in a Big Crunch, a Big Bang in reverse?
From Aristotle to Newton, Einstein to Quantum Mechanics, INTRODUCING THE UNIVERSE – A GRAPHIC GUIDE recounts the revolutions in physics and astronomy that underlie the present-day picture of the universe.