About Philosophy
Worth buying if: You need an uncomplicated introduction to the subject.
Skip it if: You want a reference book rather than a regular read.
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Summary
About Philosophy by Robert Paul Wolff is a general-interest book whose subject is easy to identify. The copy shown here is 1998 • Prentice Hall • 468 pages.
Why this book now
A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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- You need an uncomplicated introduction to the subject.
- You want a simple place to start.
- If you like stylistic experimentation, the sentences are economical and exact, making small moments feel freshly observed and crucial.
- You want a reference book rather than a regular read.
- You need a completely different mood.
- If you are not into slow builds, the viewpoint rotates often, requiring you to reorient regularly.
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Exact edition: Hardcover · ISBN-13 9780137442515
Worth buying if: You need an uncomplicated introduction to the subject.
Skip it if: You want a reference book rather than a regular read.
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