Gordon Graham
Author of The Internet: A Philosophical Enquiry
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“' - A Short History of Modern Philosophy could hardly be done much better than Dr Scruton has done it.' - Gordon Graham, author of The Internet: A Philosophical Enquiry” (from Amazon)
Discover for yourself the pleasures of philosophy! Written both for the seasoned student of philosophy as well as the general reader, the renowned writer Roger Scruton provides a survey of modern philosophy. Always engaging, Scruton takes us on a fascinating tour of the subject, from founding father Descartes to the most important and famous philosopher of the twentieth century, Ludwig Wittgenstein. He identifies all the principal figures as well as outlines of the main intellectual preoccupations that have informed western philosophy. Painting a portrait of modern philosophy that is vivid and animated, Scruton introduces us to some of the greatest philosophical problems invented in this period and pursued ever since. Including material on recent debates, A Short History of Modern Philosophy is already established as the classic introduction. Read it and find out why.
Recommended by Gordon Graham
“If you are a presenter, speaker, keynoter, lecturer, elocutionist, rhetorician - or if you want to be someone who presents to groups of people - you have to read this book! Dan Fraser captures the A to Z of standing in front of a crowd and delivering a program that will be remembered.” (from Amazon)
by Dan Fraser·You?
When you stand in front of an audience, the last things you want are bored listeners, tech issues, or ugly PowerPoint slides. Selling ideas is a critical skill, but presentations can be daunting. So how do you deliver an effective presentation that’s both informative and memorable (and funny!) that will influence and change people? In Kickass Presentations: Wow Audiences with PowerPoint Slides That Click, Humor that’s Slick, and Messages That Stick, consultant and public speaker Dan Fraser answers your burning questions and shares a plan on how to go beyond the slides, images, and videos to create the very best presentations that influence people with your message. Perfect for business professionals, experts, and students alike, this how-to guide full of useful life skills will teach you: Tips on adding humor to a presentation while still getting your message across.The science behind public speaking and communication, including how to talk, body language, eye contact, and more.Practical techniques to engage people and get your message to stick.Tricks on how to master presentation technology and software to truly help people learn information that only you can teach them.How to prepare for your presentation with checklists and exercises to get you going.Tactics on how to speak at conferences or co-present.TED Talks make public speaking look easy, and everyday presentations can be hard—but they don’t have to be. Prepare for your next talk with this helpful how-to guide full of expert techniques.