How to think about the great ideas : from the great books of Western civilization / Mortimer J. Adler ; edited by Max Weismann.

Author/creator Adler, Mortimer J.
Other author Weismann, Max.
Format Book
Publication InfoChicago, Ill. : Open Court, ©2000.
Descriptionxxiv, 530 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Great books of the Western world.
Philosophy.

Contents How to think about truth -- How to think about opinion -- The difference between knowledge and opinion -- Opinion and human freedom -- Opinion and majority rule -- How to think about man -- How different are humans? -- The Darwinian theory of human origin -- The answer to Darwin -- The uniqueness of man -- How to think about emotion -- How to think about love -- Love as friendship: a world without sex -- Sexual love -- The morality of love -- How to think about good and evil -- How to think about beauty -- How to think about freedom -- How to think about learning -- Youth is a barrier to learning -- How to read a book -- How to talk -- How to watch TV -- How to think about art -- The kinds of art -- The fine arts -- The goodness of art -- How to think about justice -- How to think about punishment -- How to think about language -- How to think about work -- Work, play, and leisure -- The dignity of all kinds of work -- Work and leisure then and now -- Work, leisure and liberal education -- How to think about law -- The kinds of law -- The making of law -- The justice of law -- How to think about government -- The nature of government -- The powers of government -- The best form of government -- How to think about democracy -- How to think about change -- How to think about progress -- How to think about war and peace -- How to think about philosophy -- How philosophy differs from science and religion -- Unsolved problems of philosophy -- How can philosophy progress -- How to think about God.
Abstract How to Think about The Great Ideas, newly adapted from Dr. Adler's path-breaking TV lectures, explores such Great Ideas as Art, Democracy, Emotion, God, Love, Trust, and Work. It can be read either as an introduction to philosophy or as a thought-provoking treatment of selected philosophical issues.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 99045251
ISBN0812694120 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780812694123 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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