According to Plato, perhaps the greatest philosopher of all time, "Philosophy begins in wonder". His ideas grew against the turbulent background of Ancient Greece, yet his famous Dialogues rank amongst the world's most serene and profound literature.
These witty and informative 'Virgin Philosophers' guides cover the lives and ideas of the major philosophers. Award-winning author Paul Strathern's concise and easily comprehensible style highlights the major advances in philosophy, as well as the men who conceived them and the times in which they lived.
Packed with striking quotes, insights and anecdotes, the aim of the 'Virgin Philosophers' series is to clarify the mysteries of philosophy for the general reader.
