{"product_id":"a-brief-history-of-thought-a-philosophical-guide-to-living-9780062074249","title":"A Brief History of Thought: A Philosophical Guide to Living","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNATIONAL BESTSELLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The most succinct and accessible overview of philosophy I have come across, and perfect for anyone who wants to dip their toe into the waters of philosophy without drowning in intimidating prose.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e―\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatt Haig, \u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the timeless wisdom of the ancient Greeks to Christianity, the Enlightenment, existentialism, and postmodernism, Luc Ferry's instant classic brilliantly and accessibly explains the enduring teachings of philosophy--including its profound relevance to modern daily life and its essential role in achieving happiness and living a meaningful life. This lively journey through the great thinkers will enlighten every reader, young and old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFerry, Luc:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eLuc Ferry is a philosopher and the author of the national bestseller \u003cem\u003eA Brief History of Thought\u003c\/em\u003e. From 2002 to 2004 he served as France's minister of national education. He has been awarded the Prix Médicis, Prix Jean-Jacques-Rousseau, and Prix Aujourd'hui, in addition to being an officer of the French Legion of Honor and a knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. He lives in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50707081429266,"sku":"9780062074249","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0b6729c4-317e-48fe-a69e-e1af7b51ddae.jpg?v=1734494356","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-brief-history-of-thought-a-philosophical-guide-to-living-9780062074249","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}