Big Questions: Philosophy

The Big Questions series is designed to let renowned experts confront the 20 most fundamental and frequently asked questions of a major branch of science or philosophy. Each 3000-word essay simply and concisely examines a question that has eternally perplexed enquiring minds, and provides answers from history''s great thinkers. This ambitious project is a unique distillation of humanity''s best ideas.
In Big Questions: Philosophy, bestselling author Simon Blackburn addresses 20 essential questions.