Introducing Philosophy (Icon Books)

Philosophers have always enjoyed asking awkward and provocative questions, such as: What is the nature of reality$104 What are human beings really like$105 What is special about the human mind and consciousness$106 Are we free to choose who we are and what we do$107 Can we prove that God exists$108 Can we be certain about anything at all$109 What is truth$110 Does language provide us with a true picture of the world$111 How should we behave towards each other$112 Do computers think$113 "Introducing Philosophy" is a comprehensive graphic guide to the thinking of all the significant philosophers of the Western world from Heraclitus to Derrida. It examines and explains their key arguments and ideas without being obscure or solemn. Lively and accessible, it is the perfect introduction to philosophers and philosophical ideas for anyone coming to the subject for the first time.