The Little Philosophy Book

by Robert C. Solomon

Book Overview

The Little Philosophy Book provides a concise and engaging introduction to deep and perennial philosophical questions. In a lively and accessible style, acclaimed author Robert C. Solomon leads students and other readers through an exploration of the self, the universe, and the nature of truth and morality, posing such questions as "Who are we, really?" "Why are we here?" and "How should we live?"
The Little Philosophy Book begins with a quick...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195311140
• ISBN13: 9780195311143
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

class text

This book draws on our daily truths & actualizations. thoroughly enjoying this text as I get further into it.

Smooth introduction to philosophy

This little book is a very smooth and valuable introduction to philosophy. Solomon addresses the big questions directly and without any unnecessary sophistication but with genuine interest. He gives the views of some of the finest minds the world has ever seen on those questions in plain but elegant English and gives philosophy novices the chance to appreciate those ideas. However, don't expect clear answers to those questions or practical guidelines for living a happy life. In the end, it's still an introduction, although a very good one...

sympathetic little book

Solomon is an ideal guide into this subject. He is analytic enough to avoid postmodern verbiage, and existentialistic enough to care about the human condition, our place in the world, and our efforts in trying to make sense of it all. For a philosophical amateur like myself, most of my time immersed in the everyday chores of trying to keep people alive and well, Robert C Solomon is just the right type of guy to hang around with over a beer, reflecting on the use of it all. A little pearl of a book.