 |   Author : Bruce S. Thornton Edition : 1 Number of Pages : 176 Publisher : Prentice Hall List Price: Our Price: $24.23 You Save: $15.97 (40%) Used Price : $2.36 |
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This dictionary of key terms and concepts provides the fundamental historical, philosophical, and critical vocabulary necessary for a complete understanding of the humanities—the great works of art, literature, history, philosophy, and music of the Western tradition. Its clearly written definitions offer users a background and introduction of ideas for what may have been previously unfamiliar terms. Containing only the basics, this handy resource is uncluttered by obscure, overly technical, or professionally specific terms. For individuals looking for “a read” to facilitate their other reading, and who no longer need to ask—or proclaim—what they do not understand. d.
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Customer reviews
From A to Z its all here...Well most of it anyways by .. John Ingle ()
Have you ever been sitting at your desk and wondered what the heck a Triptych or a Purple Patch was and didn't know where to look? Of course you have and thats why your here reading this poorly written review to see if their in here. Well rest assured there in here along with a plethora of other terms, from the classical age to the modern age, there here all right.
Many of the terms should be well known to students of the Humanities or Philosophy but nevertheless is an excellent resource for both the professional and layperson alike. This is basically a dictionary of terms you will likely encounter into a foray of Philosophy, Humanities, or another such "enlightened science" A nice, brief, entry in the back of the book are the diagrams of buildings from classical and medival times.
I guess the only disparaging thing about the book is the price. Twenty dollars really isn't alot but one would expect alot more from a twenty dollar book(at least my penny pinching budget would). However the book is very well done with clear and consise defintions that make this book a must have for any student of Philosophy or the Humanities, either Classical or Modern.
I suggest, nay, I highly recommend this book to any student of either discipline. Or you should get it if you want to impress your friends, teachers, and loved ones with a dazzling new display of vocabulary (since there are alot of nifty new words in here) that would even impress Spiro Agnew.
Very fast delivery by .. forestfary (Alameda, CA)
The book arrived very quickly after I ordered it. I purchased it used and it is in good condition with no marks on the pages. Thank you for the great service.