The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

Will Buckingham

What existed before the Universe was created? Where does self-worth come from? Do the ends always justify the means? The Philosophy Book answers the most profound questions we all have. It is your visual guide to the fundamental nature of existence, society, and how we think. Discover what it means to be free, whether science can predict the future, or how language shapes our thoughts. Learn about the world’s greatest philosophers, from Plato and Confucius to modern thinkers such as Chomsky and Derrida and follow charts and timelines that graphically show the progression of ideas and logic. Written in plain English, with concise explanations of branches of philosophy such as metaphysics and ethics, it untangles complicated theories and makes sense of abstract concepts. It is an ideal reference whether you’re a student or a general reader, with simple explanations of big ideas, including the four noble truths, the soul, class struggle, moral purpose, and good and evil. If you’re curious about the deeper questions in life, The Philosophy Book is both an invaluable reference and illuminating read. 
Series Overview: Big Ideas Simply Explained series uses creative design and innovative graphics, along with straightforward and engaging writing, to make complex subjects easier to understand. These award-winning books provide just the information needed for students, families, or anyone interested in concise, thought-provoking refreshers on a single subject.

The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas)

Douglas Burnham

PETER J. KING

Clive Hill

Marcus Weeks

John Marenbon

Reference

To the complete novice learning about philosophy can be daunting - 'The Philosophy Book' changes all that. With the use of powerful and easy to follow images, succinct quotations, and explanations that are easily understandable, this book cuts through any misunderstandings to demystify the subject.

The Philosophy Book /anglais

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Penguin Uk

Snorgh and the Sailor

Snorghs don't have visitors. Snorghs don't share soup. And Snorghs most definitely do not like adventures. But then a bedraggled sailor arrives telling exciting stories of exotic lands - and the Snorgh finds himself going on an adventure after all. A poignant and witty story about an unlikely friendship; a surprising journey - and the discovery that we can all do the most amazing things, if we only dare to.

Alison Green

Snorghs don't have visitors. Snorghs don't share soup. And Snorghs most definitely DO NOT like adventures. But then a bedraggled sailor arrives telling exciting stories of exotic lands - and the Snorgh finds himself going on an adventure after all. A poignant and witty story about an unlikely friendship; a surprising journey - and the discovery that we can all do the most amazing things, if we only dare to.

Alison Green Books

Happiness, A Practical Guide

MJF_Books

For readers of Rutger Bregman Humankind<\/i> or Adam Philips\x27 On Kindness<\/i>, a timely, humane and uplifting exploration of how our history of welcoming strangers can offer a vital antidote to our increasingly atomised world.<\/b>\nWe navigate our interactions with strangers according to a host of unwritten rules, rituals and (sometimes awkward) attempts at politeness. But what if the people we meet were not a problem, but a gift?\nWhen philosopher and traveller Will Buckingham\x27s partner died, he sought solace in throwing open the door to new people. Now, as we reflect on our experiences of the pandemic and its enforced separations, and as global migration figures ever more prominently in our collective future, Buckingham brings together insights from philosophy, anthropology, history and literature to explore how our traditions of meeting the other can mitigate the issues of our time<\/b>.\nTaking in stories of loneliness, exile and friendship from classical times to the modern day, and alighting in adapting communities from Birmingham to Myanmar, Hello, Stranger<\/i> asks: how do we set aside our instinctive xenophobia \\\- fear of outsiders \\\- and embrace our equally natural philoxenia \\\- love of strangers and newness?\nFollowing a personal tragedy, Will Buckingham propels himself out, alone, into the world, to explore what it means to be a stranger – the joys and pitfalls, the perennial truths. A glorious book, fabulously learned and funny, and filled with all manner of stirring stories 
Philip Marsden, author of The Summer Isles<\/i>\nA treasure trove of all the possibilities strangers can be to each other. Read, learn and savour. 
Madeleine Bunting, author of Labours of Love: The Crisis of Care<\/i>

Hello, Stranger: How We Find Connection in a Disconnected World

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

Granta

LIBRO DELLA FILOSOFIA (IL) - L

John Marenborn

Gribaudo

A marvellous remaking of the tale of Orpheus set in early Nineteenth century Bulgaria. Praised by THE BOOKSELLER (UK) as 'A well-written, lyrical tale'. From the author of CARGO FEVER (2007).

Descent of the Lyre

Literature & Fiction

Literary

Roman Books

Zhe Xue Bai Ke =

Jing Kang

Ruiming Zeng

Shang wu yin shu guan (Xianggang) you xian gong si

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