Bøger af Adrienne Roth

There is no doubt that at one time or another, you have heard the name, Aristotle. You may have heard much praise for him. You may have seen how others have admired his philosophies and concepts and thereby consider him one of the greatest minds of all time. You might have wondered to yourself what all the fuss was about. Why do so many people feel so strongly about this particular ancient Greek philosopher?In book four of the Be a Great Thinker Series, we will examine who Aristotle was, what made him such a great mind, and why he remains such a powerful and influential force to this day.There is much to reflect on Aristotle, his philosophies, his concepts, what he taught, and whom he influenced. He was the student of the great ancient Greek philosopher Plato and became one of the most significant teachers of all time. He was the father of many disciplines and sciences such as Zoology, Logic, Metaphysics, and Political Science. He inspired a multitude of philosophers, scholars, theologians, writers, and politicians, all of whom based their ideologies on his teachings and concepts. He seemed to touch all societies, no matter their culture, in one form or another, throughout the last couple of millennia. He put his stamp on so many things, it is almost hard to fathom the extent of it. It is why he is still so revered and respected to this day.Take the journey with us to discover the philosopher Aristotle. Who was he? What did he discover? What were his concepts? How did his influence and his mind affect and change the world? And in taking the journey with us, you may discover the great thinker in you, and learn why Aristotle is truly the Philosopher's Philosopher.

Plato was the first and one of the best-known philosophers of the Western world. He was a student of the teacher Socrates, and he taught the equally great and influential philosopher Aristotle.Plato's philosophies and concepts have been reviewed, mulled over, and heralded for a few thousand years. They can be complex and thought-provoking but are fascinating and, without any doubt, profound. In book three of our series, Be A Great Thinker, we examine Plato's life and philosophies. We introduce Plato's sometimes surprising, often reflective, and incredibly thought-provoking ideas. You might question reality and the world you understand while delving deeper into Plato's thought process. We look at what made Plato one of the greatest philosophers. We examine how he started his life, what formed his ideas, and what prompted him to follow in the footsteps of other great philosophers of his day. You will learn what makes him unique and essential and why he is known as the Father of Western Philosophy.

Socrates was a plain man in both dress and manner. He possessed a sharp point of view that placed him in an unusual and sometimes challenging place in a society that did not appreciate individualism. Yet it was that individualism that made him so special.Socrates was the teacher of young, receptive men of ancient Athens, Greece, and he was beloved by his students. His students Plato and Xenophon introduced the world to him and to his concepts and ideas. They wanted the world to understand who their great teacher Socrates was.In book two of our series, Be A Great Thinker, we will examine Socrates's life and philosophies. We will focus on what made Socrates such a unique and dominant force and how his remarkable life and fascinating death changed the course of western philosophy. What Socrates brought to the world was a new way to question everything. We will show you how he created critical thinkers through his methods while embracing individualism. His ideas have helped others to live their best life, and through this book, we will show you how his words still resonate in today's more complex world.Take a journey with us into the thoughts and philosophy of Socrates and discover how this great teacher, a man who lived a couple of thousand years ago, still has a profound impact on today's impressionable minds.