Covering not only the history of Western thought, but also the traditions of Eastern philosophy and schools of thought from the Indian subcontinent, this beautifully illustrative companion combines philosophical analysis with historical and biographical information to explain and explore the major issues, theories, and problems at the heart of all philosophies.
The great thinkers
Discover who’s who in philosophy, from Aristotle to Zeno, and their contributions to how we think today.
Exercise your mind
Find out how to construct and communicate philosophical arguments.
The definitive visual guide
Evocative and imaginative images illustrate the philosophical arguments.
The big questions
Understand the debate on such philosophical inquiries as “Where did the universe come from?”
East meets West
Explore the history of Western thought as well as traditions of Eastern philosophy.
About the Author:
Stephen Law (Oxford, England) is a senior lecturer in philosophy at Heythrop College, University of London; provost for the Centre for Inquiry UK; and the editor of Think: Philosophy for Everyone (a journal of the Royal Institute of Philosophy). He is the author of numerous books for adults as well as children, including The Greatest Philosophers, Companion Guide to Philosophy, The War for Children’s Minds, and Really, Really Big Questions, among other works.
