A Short History of Philosophy
Peter Gibson
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.
Duration - 5h 45m.
Author - Peter Gibson.
Narrator - India Shaw Smith.
Published Date - Sunday, 01 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2021 Arcturus Holdings Limited ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
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. Duration - 5h 45m. Author - Peter Gibson. Narrator - India Shaw Smith. Published Date - Sunday, 01 January 2023. Copyright - © 2021 Arcturus Holdings Limited ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:08
Introduction
Duration:00:15:06
Chapter 1: The Philosophy of Nature (585–399 BCE)
Duration:00:26:03
Chapter 2: Philosophical Systems (399–322 BCE)
Duration:00:23:44
Chapter 3: Schools of Philosophy (370 BCE–200 CE)
Duration:00:24:04
Chapter 4: Philosophy for Christianity (380–1347)
Duration:00:26:21
Chapter 5: Philosophy for Science (1347–1650)
Duration:00:26:03
Chapter 6: Philosophy from Experience (1640–1720)
Duration:00:23:21
Chapter 7: Philosophy from Reason (1640–1720)
Duration:00:23:53
Chapter 8: Limits of Philosophy (1739–95)
Duration:00:24:22
Chapter 9: Politics and Idealism (1750–1861)
Duration:00:27:30
Chapter 10: Mavericks (1819–1910)
Duration:00:25:36
Chapter 11: Analysis (1879–1951)
Duration:00:26:51
Chapter 12: Continental Philosophy (1900–84)
Duration:00:26:44
Chapter 13: Philosophy Since 1960
Duration:00:25:45
Outro
Duration:00:00:08