Watson, Peter
Ideas: A History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780753820896
- author:
- Watson, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 1152
- Dimensions:
- 21.5 x 13.6 x 5.1 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A comprehensive history of ideas from prehistory to the present day, this book explores the origins of thought and its development over time. From the emergence of simple ideas such as cooking and language, to the complex philosophical and theological systems of ancient Greece and beyond, Watson examines the key concepts that have shaped human understanding. The book takes a broad and ambitious approach, covering topics such as Christianity, Islam, the scientific revolution, and modernism, as well as the ideas of influential thinkers like Freud. With a clear and engaging writing style, Watson brings together a vast range of ideas and periods to create a new way of telling the history of the world. With over 1,100 pages, this book is a rich and detailed exploration of the history of ideas, making it an ideal choice for anyone interested in understanding the development of human thought and culture.
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