Philosophy Updated: British Empiricism Thomas Hobbes: The Laws of a Social Contract John Locke: The Blank Slate of Our Minds David Hume: Natural Religion and Human Nature - Softcover

Sutter, Dr. Les

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595281915 ISBN 13: 9780595281916

Publisher: iUniverse, 2003

Synopsis

Have you been put off from reading great books because the original 'Olde English' makes the going rough? Here you'll find classic philosophy texts updated and paraphrased into modern English. Learn the key ideas of the great empiricist philosophers like Thomas Hobbes, who framed the course of the modern political state; John Locke, who inspired Thomas Jefferson and the American Revolution and David Hume, Historian, Philosopher, Diplomat and the ultimate Scottish Skeptic. Relax and enjoy the modified writings of these important thinkers by Professor of Philosophy Dr. Les Sutter-without the long, dull introductions and explanations. A real treat!

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About the Author

Dr. Les Sutter is a Professor of Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies at International College. In addition to teaching Logic, Ethics and Philosophy he holds degrees in Psychology, Social Science, History, Humanities and Education. A naturalized citizen of Switzerland, he wrote his post-graduate dissertation at the University of Bern, and his second doctorate at the University of Sarasota. He spends his time between Naples, Florida and wife Christel?s hometown of Berlin, Germany.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595281915
• ISBN 13: 9780595281916
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96