ASIN: B00KMSL540
Publisher: Divine Spark Publications
Pages: 34
This book conducts an energetic and rigorous investigation into the contribution of philosophy in advancing human civilisation; and in accelerating the propagation of knowledge and wisdom. The book acknowledges the merits of philosophy and philosophers; but also identifies the inherent deficiencies and natural shortcomings of philosophy. The book recognises various philosophical traditions in the world. It then proceeds to identify some of the most legendary philosophers in human history; and closely examines their respective methods and styles of philosophical enquiry. Amongst the philosophers whose approaches have been examined in the book are: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Spinoza, René Descartes, Confucius, and Laozi. The book brings to light the sharp difference between the philosophical traditions of the West and those of the East. It then offers enlightening commentaries on their ...
