All You Want To Know About The Giants Of Philosophy: Plato, Aristotle [Unabridged] [Audio Cassette]

Knowledge Products (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1998

Compiled and scripted by top academic professionals and world-renowned journalists, this audio program is an entertaining yet informative presentation of the key ideas and historical events that have shaped the world. This audiobook presents the most significant ideas, concepts and contributions of two of history's most influential philosophers. 4 cassettes. .

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

These productions present an overview of the period narrated by the familiar voices of George C. Scott and Charlton Heston, respectively. Contemporary writings spoken by other voices liven the narrative to some extent. The challenge is to figure out the intended audience for these productions. The Civil War narrates an enormously complex series of events; to reduce that into six hours of talking is neither satisfying nor especially instructive. In the Giants of Philosophy, the same is true. The worldviews of Plato and Aristotle are heavygoing in any format. Spoken word does not make the work of these two great thinkers any more accessible. These productions could be useful to high school or community college students needing a broad overview from which to choose a topic for closer examination. An optional purchase.ABarbara Valle, El Paso P.L., TX
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From AudioFile

Simon & Schuster has purchased the Giants of Philosophy series from Knowledge Products; this is a repackaging of selections from the series. Rather than selling them separately as Knowledge Products did, this package has Plato and Aristotle together. Knowledge Products produced an excellent product, so it's good that these audio presentations will be available more widely. Heston's low and serious voice is great for presenting the philosophies of Plato and Aristotle. Heston reads clearly at a great pace. There is also a host of performers reading the various quoted passages that enhances the presentation. The script is well written and makes for a good introduction to these great philosophers. M.L.C. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Sound Ideas; Unabridged edition (March 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671579967
• ISBN-13: 978-0671579968
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,707,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rendering the unintelligible, understandable., June 2, 2000

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This review is from: All You Want To Know About The Giants Of Philosophy: Plato, Aristotle (Audio Cassette)

As a Professor of Philosophy, I'm always in the hunt for teaching devices for my students that find the arcane syntax and grammar of classical philosophy difficult, if not impossible to penetrate.

In this series,THE GIANTS OF PHILOSOPHY, Charlton Heston's veteran voice makes the unintelligible constructs of philosophy's greatest thinkers quite understandable. This is no small feat.

The series is well written as well, this makes it much easier for Heston, a layperson philosophically, to intuit the meaning and the implications.

I recommend to my many students. There is also a CD version as well.

---Mark McIntire Professor of Philosophy University of Phoenix, Southern California Campus Santa Barbara City College

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Giants of Philosopy, February 16, 2001

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Esperanza S. Chapa (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All You Want To Know About The Giants Of Philosophy: Plato, Aristotle (Audio Cassette)

This is a Great and perfect way to learn abouth the Giants of Knowledge, specially if you have a short time or hard time reading. I highly recommend this to everyone.