Philosophy in Minutes distills 200 of the most important philosophical ideas into easily digestible, bite-sized sections. The core information for every topic - including debates such as the role of philosophy in science and religion, key thinkers from Aristotle to Marx, and introductions to morality and ethics - is explained in straightforward language, using illustrations to make the concepts easy to understand and remember. Whether you are perplexed by existentialism or pondering the notion of free will, this accessible small-format book will help any reader to quickly grasp the basics of this highly nuanced subject.

Author Biography

Marcus Weeks is the author of numerous books such as How Many Molehills in a Mountain?: Measuring What You Don't Know in Terms of What You Do, Music: A Crash Course, The Philosophy Book, the Millennium Encyclopedia, and both Science and Art in The Definitive Visual Guide series.