Ideas Unpacked – serie

Discover the 50 key ideas that have defined the course of philosophical inquiry in this thought-provoking and accessible guide. What is truth? How can I lead an ethical life? Do I have free will? Questions such as these have plagued world-famous philosophers since ancient times. Find out how they have sought to answer them and more in this captivating guide to philosophy, unpacking the subject's most intriguing and profound reflections, including: • Plato's cave • The Stoic elimination of emotion • Descartes's Cogito Ergo Sum • Nietzsche's Superman • Logical Positivism • The world as a computer simulationWritten in plain, jargon-free English with helpful diagrams, this essential guide untangles complicated theories and makes abstract concepts accessible to everyone. Perfect for students or anyone wanting a fresh approach to this incredible subject.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Ideas Unpacked series explores several academic topics through their 50 greatest ideas, giving readers an entertaining and accessible overview of a subjects defining theories and thinkers.

Gain fascinating insights into human behavior with this comprehensive and accessible guide to psychology and its 50 key ideas. How do we think? What do our dreams mean? Why do we see things in different ways? Questions such as these have plagued the world's greatest thinkers throughout history, from Aristotle and Descartes to Freud and Carl Jung. This accessible guide introduces the most crucial quandaries in psychology and how we have tried to answer them. Includes: • Dream analysis • The Bystander effect • Personality • Criminal psychology • Social learning theory Written in plain English, with concise explanations and helpful diagrams, this book it untangles complicated theories and makes sense of abstract psychological concepts. It's perfect for students or anyone wanting a fresh look at this intriguing subject.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Ideas Unpacked series explores several academic topics through their 50 greatest ideas, giving readers an entertaining and accessible overview of a subjects defining theories and thinkers.