A Little History of Philosophy

Philosophy can be easy, interesting, and engaging, especially when it is explained by the masterful enlightener Nigel Warburton. He will lead you along a chronological path of the core ideas in the history of philosophy, making 40 short yet rich stops. You'll learn how to ask questions in the style of Socrates, apply skepticism like Pyrrho, understand Kant, and distinguish the shades of the "rose-tinted glasses" through which we view the world. You'll also learn about the views of thinkers like Kierkegaard, Darwin, Camus, and Marx. The book reveals how Nietzsche's works were "approved" by the Third Reich, and how Alan Turing invented the test for artificial intelligence.

All of this is presented in simple language, using understandable examples and interesting stories, making philosophy accessible and fascinating for everyone.