From Socrates to Sartre The Philosophic Quest - Lavine, T.Z.

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From Socrates to Sartre The Philosophic Quest by Lavine, T.Z. Format: Mass-Market PaperbackPublished by Random House Publishing Group, 1985 A challenging new look at the great thin kers whose ides have shaped our civilization From Socrates to Sartre presents a rousing and readable introduction to the lives, and times of the great philosophers. This thought-provoking book takes us from the inception of Western society in Plato’s Athens to today when the commanding power of Marxism has captured one third of the world. T. Z. Lavine, Elton Professor of Philosophy at George Washington University, makes philosophy come alive with astonishing clarity to give us a deeper, more meaningful understanding of ourselves and our times. From Socrates to Sartre discusses Western philosophers in terms of the historical and intellectual environment which influenced them, and it connects their lasting ideas to the public and private choices we face in America today. From Socrates to Sartre formed the basis of from the PBS television series of the same name.Product image is for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product offered for sale. Show more