Philosophy

Written with the general reader in mind, this book provides an ideal introduction to philosophical ideas and the effect these had on the wider world. Provides a clear, entertaining exposition of the ideas that have shaped the way we think. A-Z format covering the ideas of history's most influential thinkers, from Thales of Miletus to contemporary philosophers such as Wittgenstein and Peter Singer. At-a-glance summaries of the major works of each philosopher.