Philosophers
have always enjoyed asking awkward and provocative
questions, 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?
Written
by Dave Robinson and illustrated by Judy Groves,
Introducing Philosophy is a comprehensive
graphic guide to the thinking of all the significant
philosophers of the Western world from Heraclitus
to Derrida. It examines and explains their
key arguments and ideas without being obscure
or solemn. Lively and accessible, it is the
perfect introduction to philosophers and philosophical
ideas for anyone coming to the subject for
the first time.
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Dave
Robinson has taught philosophy for many years
and is the author of numerous Introducing
titles including the best-selling Ethics.
He is now a part-time lecturer in Critical
Studies and lives in Devon.
Judy
Groves is a painter, illustrator and designer
who has worked on numerous Introducing titles.
