Philosophy for Dummies (Paperback)

The ancient philosopher Socrates claimed that "the only true knowledge is knowing that you know nothing." What better way to discover philosophy than with Philosophy For Dummies. You may not necessarily consider yourself a "deep thinker," but if you're looking for guidance with some of those seemingly unanswerable questions, this will be the road best traveled (not to mention the most concise and easy-to-understand).

What is the meaning of life? Is there a God? What's the deal with death? These questions and many more are posed and discussed at length in order to give you a better understanding of the history and the path of humanity's quest to understand our lot in life. Best of all, this information is presented in the same simple, unpretentious style you've come to expect from the For Dummies line of books. Read about the ideas of some of the greatest minds, such as Plato, Aristotle, and John Locke; then discover some names you may not have heard before, such as Soren Kierkegaard and Bertrand Russell. You can begin your quest for enlightenment right here, The Dummies Way, with Philosophy For Dummies.