A Brief History of Thought

A Philosophical Guide to Living

By Luc Ferry

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

“Ferry’s openness, energy, and charm as a teacher burst through on every page.” —Wall Street Journal

From the timeless wisdom of the ancient Greeks to Christianity, the Enlightenment, existentialism, and postmodernism, Luc Ferry’s instant classic brilliantly and accessibly explains the enduring teachings of philosophy—including its profound relevance to modern daily life and its essential role in achieving happiness and living a meaningful life. This lively journey through the great thinkers will enlighten every reader, young and old.

ISBN: 9780062074256
Imprint: Harper Perennial
On Sale: Dec 27, 2011
List price: $18.5
No of pages: 304
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
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BISAC 2: PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Humanism
BISAC 3: PHILOSOPHY / Reference
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Luc Ferry

Biography

Luc Ferry is a philosopher and the author of the national bestseller A Brief History of Thought. From 2002 to 2004 he served as France’s minister of national education. He has been awarded the Prix Médicis, Prix Jean-Jacques-Rousseau, and Prix Aujourd’hui, in addition to being an officer of the French Legion of Honor and a knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. He lives in Paris.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

“Ferry’s openness, energy, and charm as a teacher burst through on every page.” —Wall Street Journal

From the timeless wisdom of the ancient Greeks to Christianity, the Enlightenment, existentialism, and postmodernism, Luc Ferry’s instant classic brilliantly and accessibly explains the enduring teachings of philosophy—including its profound relevance to modern daily life and its essential role in achieving happiness and living a meaningful life. This lively journey through the great thinkers will enlighten every reader, young and old.

ISBN: 9780062074256
Imprint: Harper Perennial
On Sale: Dec 27, 2011
List price: $18.5
No of pages: 304
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / General
BISAC 2: PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Humanism
BISAC 3: PHILOSOPHY / Reference
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Luc Ferry

Biography

Luc Ferry is a philosopher and the author of the national bestseller A Brief History of Thought. From 2002 to 2004 he served as France’s minister of national education. He has been awarded the Prix Médicis, Prix Jean-Jacques-Rousseau, and Prix Aujourd’hui, in addition to being an officer of the French Legion of Honor and a knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. He lives in Paris.