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Modern Philosophy: An Introduction and Survey

by Roger Scruton · 1994

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Philosopher Roger Scruton offers a wide-ranging perspective on philosophy, from logic to aesthetics, written in a lively and engaging way that is sure to stimulate debate. Rather than producing a survey of an academic discipline, Scruton reclaims philosophy for worldly concerns.

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philosophyphilosophyMore like thisLess of thisliterary criticismliterary criticismMore like thisLess of this
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20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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epic · 624 pages

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