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A Little Knowledge: What Archimedes Really Meant And 80 Other Key Ideas Explained

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  • Uncover the stories behind iconic moments of discovery, like Archimedes’ “Eureka!”
  • Explore core concepts from Western thought, spanning philosophy, physics, and economics.
  • Understand often-cited theories – from Occam’s Razor to the Oedipus Complex – in an accessible way.
  • Delve into challenging ideas, ranging from ancient Greek philosophy to modern theories like Relativity.
  • Gain clarity on complex topics such as Existentialism, the Pleasure Principle, and Laissez Faire.

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Buy A Little Knowledge: What Archimedes Really Meant And 80 Other Key Ideas Explained Second Hand Books Online India, Authored by michael macrone in paperback binding from Used Book Store.

What inspired Archimedes’ famous cry of “Eureka!”? Who was Occam, and what is Occam’s razor? What exactly is a quantum, and what does it mean to leap? Have you ever sensed an unseen influence? Does deconstruction truly signify the downfall of Western civilization? This book explores these questions and many others, distilling the core concepts of groundbreaking and challenging ideas in Western thought. Ranging from ancient Greek philosophy to modern economics, physics to architecture, this book explains often-referenced but poorly understood theories in an accessible and engaging manner. Topics covered include Original Sin, The Prime Mover, “I think therefore I am,” Existentialism, Relativity, The Oedipus Complex, The Pleasure Principle, Laissez Faire, and more.

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Weight0.253 kg
Dimensions3 × 13 × 20 cm
Language

English

Page Count

250+

Country of Origin

Uk

Edition/Binding

Paperback

Publisher

Ebury Press

ISBN

9780091865290

Book Author

Michael Macrone

Book Condition

Used Acceptable

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