Get to grips with the concepts that shaped the way we think about ethics politics and our
place in the universe. Explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories of key
philosophers in a clear and simple way The Philosophy Book is the perfect one-stop guide to
philosophy and the history of how we think. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on
abstract concepts entries explore and explain each complex idea with a combination of
easy-to-follow explanations and innovative graphics. Explore the history of philosophy from
ancient Greece and China to today and find out how theories from over 2 000 years ago are
still relevant to our modern lives. Follow the progression of human ideas and meet the world's
most influential philosophers - from Plato and Confucius through René Descartes and Mary
Wollstonecraft to Ludwig Wittgenstein and Judith Butler. Fully revised and updated with
quirky illustrations clear explanations a philosopher directory and a glossary of key
vocabulary The Philosophy Book is the perfect introduction to a fascinating subject.
