Isms and ologies : all the movements, ideologies, and doctrines that have shaped our world : the 453 basic tenets you've only pretended to understand

Have you ever wondered about the difference between Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism and which influenced the other? Do you know where Post-modernism stops and Post-structuralism begins? Would you like to? From Platonism to New Historicism, humankind is constantly coming up with fresh schools of thought to help explain (or at least describe) the mysterious world around us. Here is the ultimate guide to over 450 of the most significant intellectual terms, movements, and religions that help shape the society we live in. Simply, concisely, and with personality, ‘__Isms and ‘Ologies__ clarifies buzz terms like __jihad__, often defined as “holy war” but which literally means “striving” ;and illustrates the differences between Conservatism, Paleoconservatism, and Neoconservatism. It explains String Theory (which attempts to unify Quantum Mechanics and Einsteinian Relativity); describes Fauvism (an artistic movement that paved the way for Expressionism and Cubism); defines Locofocoism (an American political ideology named after a “self-lighting cigar)”; and identifies and explores so much more. Helpfully divided into categories–including politics, history, philosophy and the arts, economics, religion, science, and medicine–cross referenced, and thoroughly indexed, __‘Isms and ‘Ologies__ is a must have for the budding intellectual in everyone.

have You Ever Wondered About The Difference Between Fundamentalism And Evangelicalism And Which Influenced The Other? Do You Know Where Post-modernism Stops And Post-structuralism Begins? Would You Like To?

from Platonism To New Historicism, Humankind Is Constantly Coming Up With Fresh Schools Of Thought To Help Explain (or At Least Describe) The Mysterious World Around Us. Here Is The Ultimate Guide To Over 450 Of The Most Significant Intellectual Terms, Movements, And Religions That Help Shape The Society We Live In. Simply, Concisely, And With Personality, ‘isms And ‘ologies clarifies Buzz Terms Like jihad, Often Defined As “holy War” But Which Literally Means “striving” ;and Illustrates The Differences Between Conservatism, Paleoconservatism, And Neoconservatism. It Explains String Theory (which Attempts To Unify Quantum Mechanics And Einsteinian Relativity); Describes Fauvism (an Artistic Movement That Paved The Way For Expressionism And Cubism); Defines Locofocoism (an American Political Ideology Named After A “self-lighting Cigar)”; And Identifies And Explores So Much More. Helpfully Divided Into Categories–including Politics, History, Philosophy And The Arts, Economics, Religion, Science, And Medicine–cross Referenced, And Thoroughly Indexed, ‘isms And ‘ologies Is A Must Have For The Budding Intellectual In Everyone.

the Washington Post - Rachel Hartigan Shea

dryly Witty…'isms And 'ologies Manages To Both Inspire And Horrify. From The Beginning Of History, Through The Mediums Of Philosophy, Science, Art, Religion And Politics, Humankind Has Grappled With The Questions What Is Reality? And How Should We Live? Goldwag Collects Many Of The Conflicting, Maddening Answers Here. And In Doing So, He Reminds Us Over And Over Again That Extremism Is The Most Terrible Of All Beliefs. Or, As Goldwag Quips, The More 'isms, The More Schisms.

"From Platonism to New Historicism, humankind is constantly coming up with fresh schools of thought to help explain (or at least describe) the mysterious world around us. Here is a guide to over 450 of the most significant intellectual terms, movements, and religions that help shape the society we live in. Divided into categories--including politics, history, philosophy and the arts, economics, religion, science, and medicine--cross-referenced, and thoroughly indexed, this book is for the budding intellectual in everyone." --From publisher description 'Isms and 'Ologies : A Comprehensive Guide to the Schisms, Schools, Movements, and Ideologies You Need to Know to Survive at College or a Cocktail Party