Showing posts with label philosophy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label philosophy. Show all posts

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Monday, April 29, 2013

Great Books of the Western World

Great Books
Great Books of the Western World
Mortimer J. Adler (Author, Editor), Clifton Fadiman (Editor), Philip W. Goetz (Editor)
4.4 out of 5 stars(29)

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Literature

There is no better way to own and appreciate the world's greatest written works. Great Books of the Western World is one of the most acclaimed publishing feats of our time. Authoritative, accurate, and complete, this collection represents the essential core of the Western literary canon, compiling 517 of the most significant achievements in literature, history, philosophy, and science into a color-coded set as handsome as it is affordable. From the ancient classics to the newest masterpieces of the 20th century, Great Books traces the ideas, stories, and discoveries that have shaped modern civilization. Volumes 1 and 2 of this collection is the Syntopicon, a unique two-volume guide (not sold separately) that enables you to investigate a particular idea and compare what different authors have to say about it. The Syntopicon comprises a new kind of reference work -- accomplishing for ideas what the dictionary accomplishes for words and the encyclopaedia accomplishes for facts. Also included is the Great Conversation, featuring fascinating background information, extensive timelines, photos, and quotes from the classic works and their authors. 60 volumes Individual Volume Size: 9 1/2" H x 1"-2" W (Across Spine) x 6 1/2" D Overall Width of Set: 65"(5'5") Special colors on the Great Books' spines guide you quickly to the four subject areas -

  • Rank: #35976 in Books
  • Published on: 1994-03-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 9.45" h x 17.48" w x 6.30" l, 104.06 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 37000 pages
  • This set makes the classics friendly as they contain a wealth of information to help the reader understand and appreciate why these books are great such as background, critical thoughts, author biographies, and much more. They will most certainly add to your enjoyment of reading the greatest books ever written!

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Francis Bacon: The Major Works (Oxford World's Classics)

Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon: The Major Works (Oxford World's Classics)
Francis Bacon (Author), Brian Vickers (Editor)
3.8 out of 5 stars(6)

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Literature

This authoritative edition brings together an extensive collection of Bacon's writing--the major prose in full, together with sixteen other pieces not otherwise available--that reveals the essence of his work and thinking.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

  • Rank: #27225 in Books
  • Published on: 2008-07-15
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 7.87" h x 1.57" w x 5.12" l, 1.25 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 864 pages