Bedside Book of Philosophy

A fascinating exploration into the 125 most important milestones in philosophy, all in one handy book perfect for keeping on your bedside table or carrying wherever you go. Now is the perfect time to expand your knowledge and learn something new or delve deeper into a topic youve always been interested in. With 125 concise, informative, and entertaining entries, The Bedside Book of Philosophy explores the key theories, great insights, thought-provoking questions, influential personalities, and seminal publications in the field over the millennia. Gregory Bassham covers a wide range of topics and culturesfrom Confucian ethics and Platos theory of forms to Occams Razor, Humes A Treatise of Human Nature, existentialism, feminist philosophy, Social Darwinism, and The Good Placeall in an accessible, conversational voice. Includes 75 black-and-white illustrations throughout.