Bryan Magee Bücher

Die leicht verständliche Einführung in die Geschichte der Philosophie berücksichtigt alle namhaften Denker und Hauptströmungen von der Antike über das Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart. Über 100 Philosophen - von Sokrates und Platon bis hin zu Wittgenstein und Habermas - werden vorgestellt. Der Schwerpunkt liegt dabei auf der europäischen und deutschen Philosophie, doch auch die Philosophie des Fernen Ostens wird berücksichtigt. Ein großes Kapitel zur Philosophie des 20. Jahrhunderts bildet den Schlussteil des Buches. Die wichtigsten Fragen der Philosophie werden von über 400 Abbildungen, die meisten davon farbig, begleitet. Sie zeigen Porträts einzelner Philosophen und veranschaulichen komplexe Probleme. So wird trockene Philosophie lebendig!

Der britische Philosoph Bryan Magee schildert sein Leben mit der Philosophie. Er erzählt von den großen Fragen, die ihn als Kind beschäftigten, berichtet von seinen späteren Begegnungen mit den fundamentalen Ideen der Philosophie und von seiner persönlichen Suche nach einem System, das ihm die Welt zu erklären vermag. Anschaulich macht Magee den Leser mit An- und Einsichten großer Denker zu Themen wie Wahrheit und Wirklichkeit, Erkenntnis und Moral vertraut und erklärt, warum das Leben manchmal leichter mittels Dichtung und Musik als durch abstraktes Denken zu begreifen ist.

Wagner was one of the few major composers who studied philosophy seriously. This title places the composer's artistic development in the context of the philosophy of his age, and offers a comprehensive study of the close links between Wagner and the philosophers - from the pre-Marxist socialists to Feuerbach and Schopenhauer. schovat popis

This is a revised and enlarged version of Bryan Magee's widely praised study of Schopenhauer, the most comprehensive book on this great philosopher. It contains a brief biography of Schopenhauer, a systematic exposition of his thought, and a critical discussion of the problems to which it gives rise and of its influence on a wide range of thinkers and artists. For this new edition Magee has added three new chapters and made many minor revisions and corrections throughout. This new edition will consolidate the book's standing as the definitive study of Schopenhauer.

Engaging with Richard Wagner's complex legacy, this book explores his unique blend of musical innovation and theatrical boldness alongside his philosophical inquiries. Bryan Magee examines Wagner's evolution from revolutionary socialist ideals to a more resigned outlook in his later years. The narrative highlights the interplay between abstract thought and music, revealing how it can inspire profound artistic creations. Magee also addresses Wagner's troubling traits, including his paranoia and anti-Semitism, juxtaposing them with his remarkable contributions to art.

This utterely compelling memoir opens with a sceptical nine-year-old Bryan Magee being taught the facts of life. A kid from the East End, he won a scholarship to one of the country's ancient public schools. The book comes to an end with his call-up into the army, and his unexpected posting to the School of Military Intelligence.

The narrative explores Bryan Magee's personal journey into the realm of philosophy, illustrating its significance in everyday life. As a prominent popularizer of philosophical thought, he introduces readers to influential figures and concepts, spanning from the pre-Socratics to 20th-century thinkers like Russell and Popper. Magee's engaging storytelling reveals the evolution of philosophical ideas, including rationalism, utilitarianism, and existentialism, making complex theories accessible and relevant to contemporary readers.