087940
New York etc.
1989
10,5×17,5
meki
191
engleski
Cijena: 7,50 EUR
This is a popular 1978 introductory philosophy book by American philosopher and educator Mortimer J. Adler. The book is designed to make the complex, foundational ideas of Aristotle accessible to ordinary readers by framing them as an exposition of "uncommon common sense". Core Premise and Purpose of Philosophy is Everyone's Business. Adler strongly believed that philosophy should not be confined to academic ivory towers. He argues that because Aristotle’s insights are built on the common experience we all share, anyone can understand them with the right guidance. Unlike more abstract philosophers, Aristotle looked at the everyday world. Adler uses this to guide the reader through thinking about ordinary things in a structured, philosophical way. The book systematically breaks down Aristotle's dense treatises (such as the Physics, Metaphysics, Nicomachean Ethics, and Politics) into simple, relatable categories: Man the Maker (Making): Explores how humans create objects and change the world around them. It introduces Aristotle's famous Four Causes (Material, Formal, Efficient, and Final) that explain why anything exists or changes. Man the Doer (Doing): Covers ethics and the pursuit of a moral life. Adler explains the Aristotelian distinction between wants (desires that may not be good for us) and needs (things necessary for human fulfillment), and how true happiness is achieved by developing good habits, or virtues.Man the Knower (Knowing): Introduces basic logic, how we categorize the world (the ten categories), and how we separate truth from error. Difficult Philosophical Questions: Concludes with fundamental metaphysical concepts, examining ideas about infinity, eternity, change, and the existence of God. Adler's book is highly celebrated for its ability to strip away dense academic jargon without oversimplifying the profound weight of Aristotle's thought. It serves as an excellent starting point for beginners who
