365 Days Of Philosophy

One of the most enjoyable aspects of philosophy is finding new textbooks and reference books, particularly ones aimed at the younger years. The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained, by Will Buckingham, is bright, fun, interestingly and beautifully designed, and should definitely be a choice if you’re looking for something to suit the curious mind of a young person. As the series overall says, the purpose of these ‘Big Ideas Simply Explained’ series is to use design and infographics with complex topics that require unpacking. In this particular book, it’s combining both the historical approach (including a healthy helping of modern philosophy, not just the early era Greeks), and some of the more puzzling concepts such as what constitutes happiness, social political ideas and even innovations and the implications. As an overview, it’s bright and engaging, and as an introduction, it’s certainly recommended for anyone interested in getting an idea about the subject and being inspired to read more. See om