Mini Philosophy

Name: Mini Philosophy
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781472282170
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A Small Book of Big Ideas

By Jonny Thomson

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Mini Philosophy by Jonny Thomson offers bite-sized insights into a wide range of philosophical concepts, making complex ideas accessible and intriguing. Through engaging anecdotes and illustrations, it explores various philosophical questions and themes, providing readers with a fresh perspective on life, ethics, and human nature. This book serves as a thoughtful introduction to philosophy for both beginners and those looking for a quick philosophical reflection in their daily lives.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about life's big questions but prefer them in manageable, bite-sized pieces. It offers a playful yet insightful exploration of complex philosophical ideas, making them accessible and engaging for readers who appreciate both depth and brevity.

Mini Philosophy

150 bite-sized insights into philosophy's greatest minds.

Description

'Engaging, smart and wise, Mini Philosophy is a diverse taster menu of ideas on life, the mind and the world. Nutritious, bite-sized portions of philosophy that whet the appetite for more' - David Mitchell, author of Cloud Atlas and The Bone Clocks.

Why do people enjoy watching scary movies? Should we bet on the existence of God? Why is pleasure better than pain? And when is a duck not a duck?

Mini Philosophy is a fascinating journey into what some of the greatest minds of the last 2500 years have to say about the big questions in life, and why they are relevant to us today.

Covering everything from Sun Tzu's strategy for winning at board games to Freud's insights into our 'death drive'; why De Beauvoir believed the mothering instinct is a myth to why Schopenhauer probably wasn't much fun at parties, these mini meditations will expand your mind (and bend it too).

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Mini Philosophy by Jonny Thomson is praised for offering an engaging and diverse exploration of philosophical ideas, presenting them as a series of thought-provoking and informative snapshots. The book serves as a compact and playful guide through major philosophical concepts, providing nutritious insights on topics such as self-perception and understanding the world.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472282170

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wildfire

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 156.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 304

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Education & Reference Jonny Thomson Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

Jonny Thomson taught philosophy in Oxford for more than a decade before turning to writing full-time. He's a staff writer at Big Think, where he writes about philosophy, theology, psychology and occasionally other subjects when he dares step out of his lane. His first book, Mini Philosophy, is an award-winning, international bestseller, and has been translated into twenty languages. Jonny also runs the 'Mini Philosophy' Instagram and Facebook accounts (@philosophyminis).

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