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Name: Ideas That Matter
Author: A. C. Grayling

In "Ideas That Matter," A.C. Grayling offers a personal dictionary of the ideas defining our contemporary landscape. He examines radical movements such as Marxism, existentialism, and feminism that shaped the twentieth century, and turns his attention to the forces currently transforming society—fundamentalism, globalization, and bioethics. Grayling’s approach is both erudite and engaging, drawing connections between diverse topics such as animal rights, neurophilosophy, and international law, including war crimes. His concise entries illuminate how these theories influence debates and decisions that shape our collective future. Presented with humor, insight, and clarity, the book serves as a timely reference for anyone interested in the philosophical currents shaping the decades ahead.

First publish date: 2009

Genre: Philosophy/Epistemology

Authors: A. C. Grayling

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