Main ideas of human thought: Forming the concept of the world (Part 1, 2, 3)

Author: (English) Kenneth McLeish
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: Major Ideas of Human Thought--The Shaping of the World's Views (Volume 1, 2, 3) is a monumental work with global influence, representing the essence of human civilization. The editor is a world-renowned writer, translator, and critic, with over 50 influential works. Major Ideas of Human Thought is the essence 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 views of famous scholars from various historical periods. The book nearly encompasses all fields of human civilization—history, politics, economics, science, religion, philosophy, sociology, and literature and the arts. Various ideas weave through the course of human development, making it an invaluable reference tool.