The TEACH YOURSELF 101 KEY IDEAS series is designed to provide a quick route into a particular subject. Each book contains short accounts of 101 key ideas arranged in alphabetical order. Each account gives an interesting and informative summary of the term, which will be useful whether you are at college or university or reading for general interest. You need not read the books cover to cover: just dip in when you come across a term you don't know. Everyone should know some philosophy! It affects nearly everything we do, because it concerns the way we reason, the way we form our arguments and the way we reach decisions. TEACH YOURSELF 101 KEY IDEAS: PHILOSOPHY contains the great philosophers, the great arguments, the great theories and the key facts. If you don't want to read your philosophy all in one go, this book is for you. From Plato to Simone de Beauvoir, grab some philosophy now and try to make sense of the world.

How to Study

by Paul Oliver

Published 7 October 1998

Foucault - The Key Ideas

by Paul Oliver

Published 25 June 2010

Foucault - The Key Ideas is a concise introduction to the life, works and ideas of this ground-breaking modern philosopher. This book will not only guide you through the events of Foucault's life and help you to understand his most complex ideas with ease; it will also demonstrate the practical impact of those ideas on life today. Covering everything from Foucault's views on the philosophy and sociology of knowledge to his analysis of power and institutions in society, this book offers a fascinating insight into the legacy of this revolutionary thinker.

NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of study skills.

FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER
Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.