Main ideas of human thought -- The Concept of Shaping the World (Part 1, 2, 3): The Concept of Shaping the World

Author: Kenneth McLeish
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Publication Date: 2004-02-01
Features: Major Ideas of Human Thought--The Shaping of the World's Views (Volume 1, 2, 3) is a globally influential masterpiece and a gem of human civilization's achievements. The editor-in-chief is a world-renowned writer, translator, and critic, with over 50 influential works. Major Ideas of Human Thought is a distillation of human wisdom. The authors have compiled contributions from 35 distinguished scholars and experts from various disciplines worldwide to introduce the major ideas in the history of human thought, accurately explaining the most influential concepts in human history. The book contains 2,500 entries, covering everything from early human civilizations to the newest frontiers of contemporary computer technology. Many entries showcase the differing academic perspectives of famous scholars from various historical periods. The book nearly encompasses all fields of human civilization—history, politics, economics, science, religion, philosophy, sociology, and literary arts. These diverse ideas weave through the course of human development, making it an invaluable reference tool.