Introducing Philosophy: A Graphic Guide (Introducing... Series)

ASIN: B00KFEK0K6Philosophers have always enjoyed asking awkward and provocativequestions, such as:What is the nature of reality?What are human beings really like?What is special about the human mind and consciousness?Are we free to choose who we are and what we do?Can we prove that God exists?Can we be certain about anything at all?What is truth?Does language provide us with a true picture of the world?How should we behave towards each other?Do computers think?Introducing Philosophy is a comprehensive graphic guide to thethinking of all the significant philosophers of the Western worldfrom Heraclitus to Derrida. It examines and explains their keyarguments and ideas without being obscure or solemn. Lively andaccessible, it is the perfect introduction to philosophers andphilosophical ideas for anyone coming to the subject for the firsttime.