The Philosopher : A History in Six Types / Justin E. H. Smith.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith-Ruiu, Justin, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Philosophers.

Philosophy.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (287 p.)

Place of Publication:

Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, [2016]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

What would the global history of philosophy look like if it were told not as a story of ideas but as a series of job descriptions-ones that might have been used to fill the position of philosopher at different times and places over the past 2,500 years? The Philosopher does just that, providing a new way of looking at the history of philosophy by bringing to life six kinds of figures who have occupied the role of philosopher in a wide range of societies around the world over the millennia-the Natural Philosopher, the Sage, the Gadfly, the Ascetic, the Mandarin, and the Courtier. The result is at once an unconventional introduction to the global history of philosophy and an original exploration of what philosophy has been-and perhaps could be again.By uncovering forgotten or neglected philosophical job descriptions, the book reveals that philosophy is a universal activity, much broader-and more gender inclusive-than we normally think today. In doing so, The Philosopher challenges us to reconsider our idea of what philosophers can do and what counts as philosophy.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Singurlar Things and Timeless Truths

2. Philosophy and Philosophia

3. Inside and Out

4. Body and Soul

5. Mountains and Valleys

6. Money and Love

Conclusion

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-261) and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 23. Mai 2019)

ISBN:

9781400880577

1400880572

OCLC:

947129035