The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Essential Political Philosophy is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to political philosophy. In just 96 pages, the reader will discover all the key ideas, from altruism to utilitarianism. Ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious, Essential Political Philosophy is a quick, no-effort way to break into this fascinating topic. understand Aristotle discover utilitarianism tackle capitalism find out about Marx look at contemporary issues

Philosophy Made Simple: Flash

by Mel Thompson

Published 25 February 2011
The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Philosophy is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to philosophy. In just 96 pages, the reader will discover the ideas of all the key figures, from Socrates to Wittgenstein. Ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious, Philosophy is a quick, no-effort way to break into this fascinating topic. UNDERSTAND COMPLEX CONCEPTS EXPLORE FUNDAMENTAL QUESTIONS BROADEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING DISCOVER GREAT PHILOSOPHERS CLARIFY YOUR THINKING

Ethics Made Easy

by Mel Thompson

Published 27 May 2011
The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Ethics Made Easy is a short, simple and to-the-point guide. In just 96 pages, the reader will discover all the key ideas, from altruism to utilitarianism. Ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious, Ethics Made Easy is a quick, no-effort way to break into this fascinating topic. engage with current debates explore morality and virtue apply ethical theories examine key moral philosophers deepen your understanding

The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Existentialism Made Easy is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to existentialism. In just 96 pages, the reader will discover all the key ideas, from altruism to utilitarianism. Ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious, Existentialism Made Easy is a quick, no-effort way to break into this fascinating topic. meet Sartre and de Beauvoir think about personal meaning what does 'existence precedes essence' mean? consider the individual and society live dangerously