| Locke: A Guide for the Perplexed Contributor(s): Sheridan, Patricia (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826489842 ISBN-13: 9780826489845 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2010 Annotation: A concise and coherent overview of Locke, ideal for second- or third-year undergraduates who require more than just a simple introduction to his work and thought. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - General |
| Dewey: 192 |
| LCCN: 2009022135 |
| Series: Guides for the Perplexed |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 5.8" W x 8.48" (0.41 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 17th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Locke: A Guide for the Perplexed is a clear account of Locke's philosophy, his major works and ideas. The book covers the whole range of Locke's philosophical work, offering a thematic review of his thought, together with detailed examination of his landmark text, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of Locke's thought, the book provides a cogent and reliable survey of his life, political context and philosophical influences, and clearly and concisely reviews the competing interpretations of the Essay. This is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging of philosophers. |