Draw And Write Through History

Solomon, Robert C. and Kathleen M. Higgins. A SHORT HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 1996
Tall 8vo - over 9" - 9 3/4" 0-19-508647-3 Third printing. Tall 8vo (6 1 /2" x 9 1/2"). xvii, 329 pages. Cloth-backed boards. Blue cloth-covered spine, silver lettering, black paper-covered boards (hardcover binding). Notes. Selected bibliography. Index. "Philosophy is a singularly expansive enterprise, a fascinating outgrowth of a human nature that demands we question who and why we are. In A SHORT HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY, the most accessible concise portrait of philosophy in seventy years, Robert Solomon and Kathleen Higgins meet the challenge of accurately and engagingly describing it all, revelling in philosophy as "the art of wonder," the search for meaning, a gripping, dramatic endeavor. Here is the entire history of philosophy--ancient, medieval, and modern, from cultures both East and West--described in its historical and cultural context. "The concepts that lie at the heart of philosophy antedate history by thousands of years," the authors write in their introduction, noting that the ancient concept of immortality, prehistorical ideas about magic, and the complex set of beliefs implied by the practice of human sacrifice all exhibit philosophic underpinnings. Solomon and Higgins chart the profound development of philosophical thought around the world and through the centuries from the first stirrings of speculation and wonder to the rise of distinct (and often antithetical) philosophical traditions, moral constructs, and religious practices. From the early Greek and Asian philosophers and the mythological traditions that preceded them, to the great Greek, Indic, and Chinese philosophers, to the drama of the great religious philosophies, the authors have spun a marvelous tale that leads to the development and decline of modernity. Along with the major characters, such as Aristotle, Kant, and Confucius, Solomon and Higgins draw engaging portraits of less well-known alchemists, mystics, rebels, eccentrics of all sorts, including figures often ignored in philosophy--figures such as Teresa of Avila, who contributed to the mystical traditions of Catholicism; al-Razi, a contrarian Persian philosopher within the Arabic tradition who described the philosophical life as "godlike;" and Erasmus, the Dutch philosopher who parodied the foolishness of man in his praise of folly.With a clear, witty style and a flair for making complex ideas accessible, the authors also convincingly demonstrate the relevance of philosophy to our times, emphasizing the legacy of the revolutions wrought by science, industry, colonialism, and sectarian warfare, and the philosophical responses to the traumas of the twentieth century (including two world wars and the Holocaust): existentialism, positivism, postmodernism, feminism, and multiculturalism among them. But Solomon and Higgins go beyond merely retelling the rich history of philosophy; the authors provide their own twists and interpretations of events, resulting in a story that reveals the continuing complexity and diversity of a richly textured and nuanced intellectual tradition. All who are "lovers of wisdom" will find much to reward them in this book.".

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Baxter, Angus: In Search of Your British & Irish Roots: A Complete Guide to Tracing Your English, Welsh, Scottish, & Irish Ancestors, William Morrow
ISBN: 0-688-01350-3

1982, 4th. (Hardcover) *.*.*.*.*Good in Good dust jacket. *.*.*.*.* *.*.*.*.* *.*.*.*.* The book is lightly worn and bumped on the edges, the dust jacket is lightly worn on the edges and is starting to yellow. *.*.*.*.* *****In this clear, concise guide, Angus Baxter offers a solid introduction and a valuable companion to a rewarding search. He begins with step-by-step instructions on how to draw up a family tree, working with information readily available locally or through letters of inquiry to newspapers and relatives abroad. The search continues by correspondence with family history societies, archives, and other organizations listed here, before concluding with a possible - but not essential - trip to the source, Britain or Ireland. Whether you choose to write letters of inquiry from an armchair in your home or travel to Britain or Ireland to search in person, this thorough, easy-to-read book will guide you, step by step, in finding your ancestors. Noted genealogist Angus Baxter provides complete instructions and addresses for locating records abroad by mail, plus hours and locations of offices if you wish to research on the spot. Included are countless tips on how to research most efficiently. Novices in the field will be fired by Mr. Baxter's enthusiasm and reassured by his clear and well-organized instructions.***** *.*.*.*.* A scan of the cover is available.

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