The Everything Guide to Understanding Philosophy: Understand the basic concepts of the greatest thinkers of all time

by Kenneth Shouler

Complex ideas explained in everyday language!Is there life after death? Are euthanasia, suicide, or stem cell research ethical acts? Does the use of performance enhancers in sports constitute cheating?These are the types of philosophical questions people face today. Philosophy is not a dead set of doctrines--it's a living body of knowledge that you can use to guide behavior and problem solving. In a lively, easy-to-follow approach, The Everything Guide to Understanding Philosophy introduces you to the major thinkers and the problems they've pondered over the last 2,600 years.In plain English, author Kenneth Shouler, Ph.D. explains all of the great philosophies--and provides contemporary examples to put them in perspective. He delves into the minds of such philosophers Plato, and AristotleAugustine and AquinasSpinoza and DescartesLocke and HumeMill and NietzscheRussell and SartreIf you're ready to broaden your outlook on life, this is the book for you. Endlessly fascinating--and always clear and concise--it's the perfect introduction for budding philosophers!

320 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2008

Reviews

[Phoebe Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Precise overview of some the major philosophers throughout history. Described the progression and collaboration of Aristotle, Plato, Augustine, Aquinas, Hume, Holmes, Locke, Kant, Sartre, Camus, and Dawkins, and concisely defined logical positivism, existentialism, experientialist versus rational ethics, amongst other concepts.

[Ken Sweet · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good starter course on understanding philosophy and the most famous and important philosophers of all time. Not very detailed, but meant for beginners.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book for Philosophical history and personalities. Knowing the philosophers helps understand their philosophies and provides reference to their points of view.