A Short History of Philosophy
From Ancient Greece to the Post-Modernist Era

Philosophy has always interested me so this book was the ideal refresher but could just as well be a decent introduction to the topic for those with limited to no knowledge. Everything is written in an easy, accessible manner and any technical terms that are discussed are clearly defined, either in......more

A bit to brief with too much of a focus on definitions While this is billed as an overview of philosophy, the majority of it felt like arguments over definitions which I understand is an important to the field but isn’t focusing on the bigger questions that can’t easily be answered by physical scienc......more

Um livro muito bom para neófitos em filosofia. Cada capítulo inicia com um "mind map" a respeito do tópico abordado. Ao final do livro, um glossário de termos filosóficos e indicação de leituras para aprofundar-se nos assuntos tratados. Linguagem simples e abordagem didática. Vale a pena ler e reler!......more

This is the perfect book for those who either want to start from scratch or build on existing knowledge in Philosophy. Its really easy to dip in and out as you feel and allow time for the new knowledge to settle.......more

Not nearly as helpful as a resource for gifted and talented middle schoolers - but, to be fair, how many books on philosophy are truly concerned with the youngest of readers?......more