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J.S. Mill in 90 Minutes

Paul Strathern

“Each of these little books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of time, place, and character....I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization.” Katherine A. Powers— Boston Globe.
“Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy wit about them....I find them hard to stop reading.”—Richard Bernstein, New York Times.
“Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise.”—Jim Holt, Wall Street Journal.
These brief and enlightening explorations of our greatest thinkers bring their ideas to life in entertaining and accessible fashion. Philosophical thought is deciphered and made comprehensible and interesting to almost everyone. Far from being a novelty, each book is a highly refined appraisal of the philosopher and his work, authoritative and clearly presented.
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Ivan R. Dee
Pages: 96 • Trim: 5 x 8⅜
978-1-56663-474-8 • Hardback • October 2002 • $14.95 • (£11.99)
978-1-56663-473-1 • Paperback • September 2002 • $7.95 • (£5.99)
Series: Philosophers in 90 Minutes Series
Subjects: Philosophy / Methodology, Philosophy / General
Paul Strathern is author of the popular and critically acclaimed Philosophers in 90 Minutes series. Highlights from the series include Nietzsche in 90 Minutes, Aristotle in 90 Minutes, and Plato in 90 Minutes. Mr. Strathern has lectured in philosophy and mathematics and now lives and writes in London. A former Somerset Maugham prize winner, he is also the author of books on history and travel as well as five novels. His articles have appeared in a great many newspapers, including the Observer (London) and the Irish Times. His own degree in philosophy came from Trinity College, Dublin.
A godsend in this era of the short attention span.
— Daryl Royster Alexander; The New York Times


Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise.
— Jim Holt; The Wall Street Journal


Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy wit about them.... I find them hard to stop reading.
— Richard Bernstein; The New York Times


Witty and dramatic.... I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization.
— Katherine A. Powers; The Boston Globe


J.S. Mill in 90 Minutes

Cover Image
Hardback
Paperback
Summary
Summary
  • “Each of these little books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of time, place, and character....I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization.” Katherine A. Powers— Boston Globe.
    “Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy wit about them....I find them hard to stop reading.”—Richard Bernstein, New York Times.
    “Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise.”—Jim Holt, Wall Street Journal.
    These brief and enlightening explorations of our greatest thinkers bring their ideas to life in entertaining and accessible fashion. Philosophical thought is deciphered and made comprehensible and interesting to almost everyone. Far from being a novelty, each book is a highly refined appraisal of the philosopher and his work, authoritative and clearly presented.
Details
Details
  • Ivan R. Dee
    Pages: 96 • Trim: 5 x 8⅜
    978-1-56663-474-8 • Hardback • October 2002 • $14.95 • (£11.99)
    978-1-56663-473-1 • Paperback • September 2002 • $7.95 • (£5.99)
    Series: Philosophers in 90 Minutes Series
    Subjects: Philosophy / Methodology, Philosophy / General
Author
Author
  • Paul Strathern is author of the popular and critically acclaimed Philosophers in 90 Minutes series. Highlights from the series include Nietzsche in 90 Minutes, Aristotle in 90 Minutes, and Plato in 90 Minutes. Mr. Strathern has lectured in philosophy and mathematics and now lives and writes in London. A former Somerset Maugham prize winner, he is also the author of books on history and travel as well as five novels. His articles have appeared in a great many newspapers, including the Observer (London) and the Irish Times. His own degree in philosophy came from Trinity College, Dublin.
Reviews
Reviews
  • A godsend in this era of the short attention span.
    — Daryl Royster Alexander; The New York Times


    Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise.
    — Jim Holt; The Wall Street Journal


    Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy wit about them.... I find them hard to stop reading.
    — Richard Bernstein; The New York Times


    Witty and dramatic.... I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization.
    — Katherine A. Powers; The Boston Globe


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