In this remarkable little book, Andre Comte-Sponville introduces the reader to t
he western philosophical tradition in a series of sparkling chapters on the 'big
questions'. In doing so he reveals the essential bones of philosophical thought
and shows why philosophy is relevant in our day-to-day lives. In his brilliant
and concise writing on morality, politics, love, death, knowledge, freedom, God,
atheism, art, time, Man, and wisdom, he inspires the central question of philos
ophy - how should we live? - and provides the reader with signposts towards a ha
ppier, wiser life.
