Introduces over twenty-five of the world's greatest philosophers and presents a simple version of the tenets of philosophy. After a discussion of what constitutes philosophy, this well-illustrated volume tells about the life, times, & thoughts of 25 of the world's great thinkers. From Socrates and Plato to Kant, Sartre, and Simone de Beauvoir, here is an entertaining look at the world's greatest thinkers and their ideas, presented in a lively way that makes this intriguing subject accessible to all ages. Full color. |