{"product_id":"50-philosophy-classics-by-tom-butler-rare-books","title":"50 Philosophy classics by Tom Butler [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e Book Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"157\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"214\"\u003e50 Philosophy Classics: Thinking, Being, Acting, Seeing\u003c\/em\u003e (first published in 2013) by Tom Butler-Bowdon offers concise summaries and key insights from some of the most influential philosophical texts in history, spanning ancient to modern thought. The book distills works from figures like Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, Nietzsche, Simone de Beauvoir, and more contemporary thinkers like Peter Singer and Slavoj Žižek. Each chapter explores a specific work or philosopher, providing historical context, major themes, and practical implications. Whether tackling metaphysics, ethics, logic, political theory, or existentialism, the book aims to make dense philosophical ideas accessible and relevant to everyday life. Designed for both beginners and seasoned readers, \u003cem data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e50 Philosophy Classics\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a valuable guide to understanding how great thinkers have shaped how we interpret truth, knowledge, morality, and the self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eTom Butler-Bowdon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a British author known for his bestselling “50 Classics” series, which includes summaries and commentaries on influential works in self-help, psychology, spirituality, economics, and philosophy. With degrees in politics and history from the University of Sydney and the London School of Economics, Butler-Bowdon specializes in making complex ideas from classic literature and nonfiction more accessible to general readers. His writing combines intellectual clarity with practical insight, and his books are widely used by students, professionals, and lifelong learners seeking condensed but thoughtful overviews of major works and thinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":46558680023297,"sku":"354HKNXFL-Used","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/50_e0c61508-2478-4abb-9625-c2493b1fe008.jpg?v=1753530050","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/50-philosophy-classics-by-tom-butler-rare-books","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}