Underrated Philosophical Movements: Exploring the Lesser-Known Ideas That Shaped Thought
Underrated Philosophical Movements: Exploring the Lesser-Known Ideas That Shaped Thought by Alex Bugeja
English | September 19, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0DHLRDLS1 | 139 pages | EPUB | 1.27 Mb
English | September 19, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0DHLRDLS1 | 139 pages | EPUB | 1.27 Mb
Underrated Philosophical Movements: Exploring the Lesser-Known Ideas That Shaped Thought
Dive beyond the familiar names of Plato and Aristotle and discover the hidden gems of philosophical thought!
This book takes you on a captivating journey through history and across cultures, exploring the lesser-known philosophical movements that have shaped our understanding of the world. From the ancient Cynics who embraced radical simplicity to the Charvaka school's materialism in ancient India, you'll encounter a diverse range of ideas that challenge conventional wisdom and offer fresh perspectives on existence, knowledge, and ethics.
Here's what you'll discover:
- Ancient philosophies from around the globe: Explore the Cynics, Charvaka, Skeptics, Epicureans, Sophists, School of Names, Neoplatonism, and more.
- Mystical traditions and influential thinkers: Delve into the Kabbalah, the philosophy of Averroes, and the Illuminationist philosophy of Suhrawardi.
- Non-Western perspectives: Discover the Aztec philosophy of time, the African philosophy of Ubuntu, and American Transcendentalism.
- Modern movements outside the mainstream: Explore Existentialism beyond Sartre and Camus, the Frankfurt School, Poststructuralism, Afrofuturism, Object-Oriented Ontology, Speculative Realism, and New Materialism.
- Expand your understanding of human thought.
- Challenge Eurocentrism and discover diverse perspectives.
- Enrich contemporary debates with historical insights.
- Rediscover forgotten wisdom and its relevance to modern life.