Philosophy by Philip Stokes

Philosophy by Philip Stokes

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
- Aristotle

Philosophy showcases the major philosophers of the western tradition. Written with the general reader in mind, it provides an ideal introduction to their ideas and the effect those ideas have had on the wider world. Concise and informative, the text introduces the basic concepts behind each philosopher's work, together with biographical and historical details.

Easy-to-use and a stimulating read, this book is an ideal reference for anybody interested in philosophy, and especially for those who want a clear, entertaining exposition of the ideas that shape the way we think.

Key features:
- A-Z format, covering the ideas of many of history's most influential thinkers, from Aristotle and Cicero to controversial contemporary philosophers such as Peter Singer and Jacques Derrida
- At-a-glance summaries of the major works of each philosopher featured

Philip Stokes earned a BA(Hons) in Philosophy from the University of Reading in 1993 and a Master's degree in Philosophy from Bristol University in 1995. Quine was the subject of his Masters dissertation, which was a Wittgensteinian critique of Quine. Philip returned to academia after several years in academic publication, beginning his doctorate at the University of Reading, where he was a Course teacher in the Department of Continuing Education. In 2005, he accepted a position as a member of the Language Faculty at Chulalongkom University in Thailand.