In The Cartoon Introduction to Philosophy, Michael F. Patton and Kevin Cannon in
troduce us to the grand tradition of examined living. With the wisecracking Hera
clitus as our guide, we travel down the winding river of philosophy, meeting inf
luential thinkers from nearly three millennia of Western thought and witnessing
great debates over everything from ethics to the concept of the self to the natu
re of reality.
Combining Cannon's playful artistry and Patton's humorous, instr
uctive prose, The Cartoon Introduction to Philosophy puts the fun back into the
quest for fundamental truths, imparting a love of wisdom to anyone willing to gr
ab a paddle and join the ride.
