Philosophy 101

The Essential Guide to the Study of Great Ideas

Author: Dr Peter Gibson Series: Knowledge 101

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This highly-visual, full-color guide is an essential overview of the history and ideas of philosophy, perfect for students and enthusiasts alike.

From Enlightenment philosophy to metaphysics, and from Aristotle to Nietzsche, this hardback guide provides you with everything you need to know about the fundamentals of philosophy. Concepts are explained in accessible, jargon-free terms, with practical examples and useful diagrams. With mind maps for each chapter, definition boxes, easily digestible features on the history of philosophy and suggestions for further reading, learning philosophy has never been easier.

By the time you finish reading this book, you will be able to answer questions like:
. What is truth?
. What can I really know?
. How can I live a moral life?
. Do I have free will?

ABOUT THE SERIES: Knowledge 101 brings together highly visual, hardback introductions to many intriguing disciplines, featuring reader-friendly text, spectacular images, and informative diagrams to make the learning experience easier than ever.

About the Author

Peter Gibson has three degrees in Philosophy, including a Ph.D from Birkbeck College, University of London. He is the founder of the website philosophyideas.com which catalogues philosophical ideas from across the centuries and he strongly believes that a wider knowledge of philosophy will improve the world.