Action Philosophers
Action Philosophers by Fred Van Lente is a unique exploration of philosophical concepts presented in a graphic format. Published by Dark Horse Comics in 2014, this tenth-anniversary edition spans 352 pages and is available in English. The book offers an engaging approach to philosophy, transforming traditional academic discourse into an accessible and entertaining format that appeals to a wide audience.
Readers will find a blend of humor and insight as they delve into the ideas of influential thinkers, from Plato to Jacques Derrida. The narrative features a variety of historical figures, including Nietzsche and Bodhidharma, presented in a way that encourages both laughter and reflection. This edition serves as a comprehensive cartoon history that invites readers to engage with philosophical tenets while enjoying a visually stimulating experience.
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This ain’t your grandpappy’s dusty old philosophy class! It’s the philosophy seminar your college ethics professor wished he could teach! It’s . . . the definitive tenth-anniversary edition of Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey’s award-winning, best-selling Action Philosophers!
Study the tenets of Plato, the wrestling superstar from ancient Greece, learn the lessons of Nietzsche, the original ubermensch, and meditate on the messages of Bodhidharma, a kung fu master. Laugh, learn, laugh some more, and ponder the messages of history’s great thinkers as Van Lente and Dunlavey deliver this comprehensive cartoon history from the pre-Socratics to Jacques Derrida!
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