Ideas that changed the world
by Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Dr. Felipe Fernandez-Armesto
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Presents the big themes in philosophy and history, and reveals how certain ideas have shaped our civilization. Respected historian Felipe Fernandez-Armesto offers an unashamedly personal analysis on a wide range of ideas--from the afterlife to taboo foods--that will keep readers enthralled.--From publisher description.
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on “Byte Magazine: LISP (1979)” ↗