Rousseau In 90 Minutes

These brief and enlightening explorations of our greatest thinkers bring theirideas to life in entertaining and accessible fashion. Philosophical thought isdeci... » 

These brief and enlightening explorations of our greatest thinkers bring theirideas to life in entertaining and accessible fashion. Philosophical thought isdeciphered and made comprehensible and interesting to almost everyone. Far frombeing a novelty each book is a highly refined appraisal of the philosopher andhis work authoritative and clearly presented. Each of these little books iswitty and dramatic and creates a sense of time place and characterE. I cannotthink of a better way to introduce oneself and ones friends to Westerncivilization. Katherine A. Powers Boston Globe. Wellwritten clear andinformed they have a breezy wit about themE. I find them hard to stop reading.Richard Bernstein New York Times. Witty illuminating and blessedlyconcise. Jim Holt Wall Street Journal «