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# Chronological, easy-to-follow flow Concise philosophical guide Covers key thinkers & theories The Little Book of Philosophy: An Introduction to the Key Thinkers and Theories You Need to Know

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> 📖 Unlock timeless wisdom—because your next big idea deserves a philosophical edge!

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## Key Features

- • **Curated Further Reading:** Explore deeper with recommended texts for every major thinker.
- • **Accessible for Beginners:** Clear, engaging writing that demystifies complex concepts.
- • **Philosophy in Your Pocket:** Compact yet comprehensive intro to essential thinkers and ideas.
- • **From Socrates to Postmodernism:** Chronological journey through philosophy’s biggest names and schools.
- • **A Must-Have for Intellectual Growth:** Perfect for millennials craving meaningful knowledge and cultural capital.

## Overview

The Little Book of Philosophy offers a clear, concise introduction to major philosophical thinkers and theories, spanning from early Greek philosophy to postmodern thought. With a 4.5-star rating and over 1,000 reviews, it’s a top-ranked, beginner-friendly guide that combines objective insight with engaging narrative, making complex ideas accessible and inspiring further exploration.

## Description

Explore philosophy's highlights with this pocket guide covering early Greek thinkers, key schools, and essential ideas to understand life's big questions.

Review: Wonderful overview - Tremendous. The author stays objective for the most part, but his occasional finger prints and sense of humour make it less sterile of a read. Bought it for a 13 year old boy but end up reading it as well and I'm getting a comprehensive view of profound philosophical ideas that shaped the world we live in. Really appreciate this book. Kudos to the authors.
Review: Excellent introduction to philosophy! - Rachel Poulton leads you steadily through the history of philosophical thoughts and ideas, highlighting key figures and theories along the way. I have been hesitant to delve into the world of philosophy for a long time due to the broadness of the topic and the intricate historical underpinning. I found this book to be well written and easy to understand for a beginner, it is clear and informative with subtle hints of Poulton's personality coming through along the way. The narrative follows an easy to follow chronology from ancient pre-Socratic thinkers right up to postmodern philosophy with the defining figures and their ideas laid out in a concise and easy to understand way. What I also think is great about this book is the key writings of each great mind are given throughout, in addition to a further reading section at the end, meaning any ideas of interest can be easily explored! I will definitely be taking my interest in philosophy to the next level with this book as the starting point, and I thoroughly recommend anyone who is considering learning to start here too!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 7,322 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 2 in Introduction to Philosophy 157 in Other Reference by Subject 452 in Calendars, Diaries & Annuals |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,097) |
| Dimensions  | 10.4 x 1.8 x 14.8 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 1786858088 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1786858085 |
| Item weight  | 1.05 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 192 pages |
| Publication date  | 13 Jun. 2019 |
| Publisher  | Summersdale |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful overview
*by E***E on 3 December 2025*

Tremendous. The author stays objective for the most part, but his occasional finger prints and sense of humour make it less sterile of a read. Bought it for a 13 year old boy but end up reading it as well and I'm getting a comprehensive view of profound philosophical ideas that shaped the world we live in. Really appreciate this book. Kudos to the authors.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent introduction to philosophy!
*by V***R on 8 December 2021*

Rachel Poulton leads you steadily through the history of philosophical thoughts and ideas, highlighting key figures and theories along the way. I have been hesitant to delve into the world of philosophy for a long time due to the broadness of the topic and the intricate historical underpinning. I found this book to be well written and easy to understand for a beginner, it is clear and informative with subtle hints of Poulton's personality coming through along the way. The narrative follows an easy to follow chronology from ancient pre-Socratic thinkers right up to postmodern philosophy with the defining figures and their ideas laid out in a concise and easy to understand way. What I also think is great about this book is the key writings of each great mind are given throughout, in addition to a further reading section at the end, meaning any ideas of interest can be easily explored! I will definitely be taking my interest in philosophy to the next level with this book as the starting point, and I thoroughly recommend anyone who is considering learning to start here too!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little book
*by M***R on 3 October 2025*

A good simple introduction to the sublties of philosophy. clear and concise with sections on some of the great philosophical thinkers throughout history

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