'Philosophy: The Basics deservedly remains the most recommended introduction to
philosophy on the market. Warburton is patient, accurate and, above all, clear.
There is no better short introduction to philosophy.' - Stephen Law, author of T
he Philosophy Gym Philosophy: The Basics gently eases the reader into the world
of philosophy.
Each chapter considers a key area of philosophy, explaining an
d exploring the basic ideas and themes including: * Can you prove God exists? *
How do we know right from wrong? * What are the limits of free speech? * Do you
know how science works? * Is your mind different from your body? * Can you defin
e art? * How should we treat non-human animals? For the fifth edition of this be
st-selling book, Nigel Warburton has added an entirely new chapter on animals, r
evised others and brought the further reading sections up to date. If you've eve
r asked 'what is philosophy?', or wondered whether the world is really the way y
ou think it is, this is the book for you.
