Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The perfect introduction to philosophy, Degree in a Book: Philosophy covers every major subject of philosophy, every school of thought and every philosopher in an accessible manner. Including helpful diagrams, summary sections, ideas for further reading and questions to consider, you will soon be able to understand the differences between Plato and Aristotle, the links between Kierkegaard and Camus, and the essential truth behind Zeno's paradox.
Synopsis
Filled with beautiful full colour diagrams and illustrated throughout, Degree in a Book: Philosophy is a perfect introduction for students and laypeople alike.
With mind maps for each chapter, definition boxes, easily digestible features on the history of philosophy and suggestions for further reading, it provides you with everything you need to understand the fundamental issues. Learning philosophy has never been easier.
Including ideas from Aristotle and Zeno to Descartes and Wittgenstein, it covers the whole range of western thought.
By the time you finish reading this book, you will be able to answer questions like:
- What is truth?
- What can I really know?
- How can I live a moral life?
- Do I have free will?