{"title":"Anthony Kenny","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnthony Kenny, a revered figure in the realm of philosophy, offers an enriching collection of works that cater to both the novice and the seasoned thinker. With a career spanning several decades, Kenny has cemented his status as a leading authority in Western philosophy and the exploration of 20th-century thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cem\u003e20th Anniversary Edition of \"An Illustrated Brief History of Western Philosophy\"\u003c\/em\u003e, readers are invited on a visually engaging journey through the pivotal ideas and figures that have shaped Western thought. This edition enhances its timeless appeal with updated illustrations and insights, making complex concepts accessible and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother significant work, \u003cem\u003e\"The Wittgenstein Reader\"\u003c\/em\u003e, curates seminal texts from one of the 20th century’s most influential philosophers, Ludwig Wittgenstein. This collection provides clarity and context to Wittgenstein’s philosophical contributions, offering readers an ideal entry point into his profound and challenging ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are delving into the complexities of philosophical theory or seeking to understand the underpinnings of modern thought, Anthony Kenny’s works offer valuable perspectives. His writings serve as both an introduction and a deep dive into the foundational and contemporary ideas that continue to resonate in the fields of philosophy and psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"an-illustrated-brief-history-of-western-philosophy-20th-anniversary-edition-by-anthony-kenny-9781119452799","title":"An Illustrated Brief History of Western Philosophy, 20th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1998, the first edition of Anthony Kenny's comprehensive history of Western philosophy was published to immediate praise and critical acclaim. As the first book since Bertrand Russell's 1945 \u003ci\u003eA History of Western Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e to offer a concise single-author review of the complete history of philosophy from the pre-Socratics to the modern masters of the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, Kenny's work fills a critical gap in the modern philosophy reading list. It offers valuable guidance for the general reader of philosophy, serving as an ideal starting point for anyone with an interest in great thinkers and the family lines of philosophical evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWidely considered to be one of the most thorough and accessible historical reviews in philosophy, \u003ci\u003eAn Illustrated Brief History of Western Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e has earned an estimable and distinctive reputation. This is both for the compelling writing style of Anthony Kenny, one of the most respected and accomplished living philosophers, and for the rich collection of paintings, illustrations, maps, and photos included with every chapter to complement this review of 2,500 years of philosophical thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNewly revised and expanded for a special 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e anniversary publication, the latest edition of \u003ci\u003eAn Illustrated Brief History of Western Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e contains all of Kenny's original writings on the history of Western philosophy from ancient to modern times. Alongside, it includes new writings on the philosophy of the mid-20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, covering important contributions from continental philosophers and philosophers of the post-Wittgenstein anglophone tradition, including the work of many women who have too often been neglected by the historical record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000539169004,"sku":"9781119452799","price":153.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15475053482586.jpg?v=1763282570"},{"product_id":"the-wittgenstein-reader-by-anthony-kenny-9781405135849","title":"The Wittgenstein Reader","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis popular collection of Wittgenstein's key writings represents the breadth and complexity of the philosopher's work. It follows the evolution of Wittgenstein's philosophical thought from the \u003cem\u003eTractatus Logico-Philosophicus\u003c\/em\u003e through the \u003cem\u003eBlue and Brown Books\u003c\/em\u003e to his later work in the \u003cem\u003ePhilosophical Investigations\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe excerpts are arranged by topic and introduce readers to all the central concerns of Wittgenstein's philosophy, including meaning and understanding, intentionality, rule following, private language, necessity, scepticism, and certainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the second edition, a new chapter on 'Sense, Nonsense and Philosophy' has been added, incorporating material relevant to recent debates about Wittgenstein. In particular, this chapter includes key passages which have proved central to interpretations of Wittgenstein by the so-called 'New Wittgensteinians'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000825397484,"sku":"9781405135849","price":75.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7554973482688.jpg?v=1763307826"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/anthony-kenny.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}