DK : The Philosophy Book : Big Ideas Simply Explained

For all the deep thinkers with questions about the world, this encyclopedia holds the answers you have been searching for. What is the meaning of life? What is the Universe made of? Read what our eminent philosophers thought about the nature of reality, and the fundamental questions we ask ourselves. To help you understand the subject and what it is about, The Philosophy Book introduces you to ancient philosophers such as Plato and Confucius. But it doesn #39;t stop there, read about our modern thinkers such as Chomsky and Derrida too. Short and sweet biographies of over a hundred philosophers and their profound questions. Work your way through the different branches of philosophy such as metaphysics and ethics. Understand how philosophical questions have led to breakthroughs in maths and science. Get to grips with how the history of philosophy informs our modern lives, exploring topics such as how science can predict the future and how language shapes our thoughts and decisions. Format Hardback | 352 pages Dimensions 202 x 242 x 26mm Publication date 17 Jun 2011 Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd Imprint DK Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom Language English Edition Statement UK ed. Illustrations note w. num. col. ill.