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A History of Ideas

A History of Ideas

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$19.49at TargetChecked Nov 9

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    • Our take on the A History of Ideas

    A History of Ideas is a 2023 hardcover survey book that traces major concepts across philosophy, religion, science, art and technology. It is built for browsing rather than deep reading: short, illustrated entries connect ideas across cultures and eras. Its bilingual English and German text widens its audience but limits it for readers of other languages. Compared with single-discipline histories, it trades depth for breadth, which suits curious general readers more than specialists.

    Best forCurious general readers who want a broad overviewGift buyers for intellectually minded friendsReaders who prefer short, browsable entriesBilingual English and German households
    Pros
    • Covers philosophy, religion, science, art and technology in one volume
    • Hardcover format holds up to repeated browsing
    • Short entries make it easy to dip in and out
    • Bilingual English and German text broadens its reach
    • Connects ideas across disciplines rather than isolating them
    Cons
    • Breadth comes at the cost of depth on any single topic
    • Bilingual edition is unusable for readers of neither language
    • No single authorial argument to follow from start to finish
    • Specialists may find familiar ground covered thinly

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    A History of Ideas price history

    Lowest price we've seen: $19.49 on Nov 9 at Walmart. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 9.

    Specifications

    Format
    HardcoverSource
    Language
    English, GermanSource
    Release Year
    2023Source

    Questions and answers

    Is this a book you read cover to cover?
    Most readers treat it as a reference and browse by topic. The entries are short and self-contained, so jumping around works better than a linear read.
    What languages is it in?
    The text is in English and German. Readers of neither language will not get much from it.
    Does it cover science as well as philosophy?
    Yes. It spans philosophy, religion, history and archeology, science and technology, and art and design, so it is broader than a philosophy-only history.
    Is it illustrated?
    It is a hardcover survey in the art and design tradition, so expect visual material alongside the text, though the emphasis is on ideas rather than images.
    Who is it not for?
    Readers wanting a deep, single-subject treatment or an academic argument should look for a discipline-specific history instead.
    Where is the A History of Ideas cheapest?
    At Target, for $19.49, as of our latest check.
    Where can I buy the A History of Ideas?
    2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Target.

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