A Guide to Philosophy

by C.E.M. Joad

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Genres: Philosophy

592 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1936

About the author

Cyril Edwin Mitchinson Joad was an English philosopher and broadcasting personality. He is most famous for his appearance on The Brains Trust, an extremely popular BBC Radio wartime discussion programme. He managed to popularise Philosophy and became a celebrity, before his downfall in the Train Ticket Scandal of 1948.

Reviews

[Cansu]

An absolute must-read for those who are newly interested in learning philosophy and do not know where to start.

[Tim]

Most likely the best book that I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Comprehensive and illuminating.

[Thamrong]

I am giving one star for this book...a difficult reading. Materials are badly organized.