Simply Philosophy (DK Simply)

Understanding philosophy has never been easier.

Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Philosophy is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge.

Covering more than 80 key philosophical ideas from ethics to epistemology, each pared-back, single-page entry explains the concept more clearly than ever before.

Organized by major philosophical themes—metaphysics, epistemology, the philosophy of mind, ethics, and political philosophy—entries demystify the groundbreaking ideas and theories of famous philosophers from Plato to Kant and Nietzsche to Wittgenstein, explaining the essential ideas of each key philosophical school and tradition.

Whether you are studying philosophy at school or college, or simply want a jargon-free overview of the subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.