"Each of these little books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of time, place, and character....
I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one\'s friends to Western civilization."--Katherine A.
His own degree in philosophy came from Trinity College, Dublin..
His articles have appeared in a great many newspapers, including the Observer (London) and the Irish Times.
A former Somerset Maugham prize winner, he is also the author of books on history and travel as well as five novels.
Strathern has lectured in philosophy and mathematics and now lives and writes in London.
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Highlights from the series include Nietzsche in 90 Minutes, Aristotle in 90 Minutes, and Plato in 90 Minutes.
About author(s): Paul Strathern is author of the popular and critically acclaimed Philosophers in 90 Minutes series.
Far from being a novelty, each book is a highly refined appraisal of the philosopher and his work, authoritative and clearly presented.
Philosophical thought is deciphered and made comprehensive and interesting to almost everyone.
These brief and enlightening explorations of our greatest thinkers bring their ideas to life in entertaining and accessible fashion. "Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise."--Jim Holt, Wall Street Journal. "Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy wit about them....
I find them hard to stop reading."--Richard Bernstein, New York Times.
Powers, Boston Globe. "Each of these little books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of time, place, and character....
I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one\'s friends to Western civilization."--Katherine A
