A Little History of Philosophy (Little Histories)
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Brilliant. A concise summary of all that matters most What a brilliant concept! A few pages on the crucial ideas and context of so many philosophers. For someone like me, who isn’t an expert but who wants to learn without spending years of their life on it, this book is an answer to prayer.Make no mistake, this is not a fluffy waste of time. Warburton writes with real knowledge and insight… and a delightful sense of irony and humour too. I learnt more about people I’d already encountered, and met some whose names I scarcely knew.If…
The Best (Brief) Introduction To Philosophy There are a growing number of books that cover the great philosophers of past and present. Nigel Warburtonâs A Little Book of Philosophy is one of them and probably the best of the bunch in my opinion. It is clear and uncomplicated to read and provides the background before one wants to tackle a more comprehensive work in philosophy (eg. Bertrand Russellâs History of Western Philosophy). Sophieâs World is also a good introduction, combining both fact with fiction.
A handy sat-nav through the philosphers Saw this at the Oxford Literary Festival and decided it would be useful for someone but, when it arrived, I began to glance thought it myself and enjoyed it. I makes easy reading, has a lengthy contents list containing an article on most of the major philosophers written in an accessible style. Each article conveys something essential about each philosopher, often link chapters with some history of philosophy and the flow of ideas.I would recommend it for anyone new to philosophy and…