Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy, (Paperback)

from jack2410

The style of writing in this book helps to make philosophy accessible.

from Mimicman

An excellent and very interesting read. I can't quite justify five stars, however, as it does not seem to be as geared-up for absolute beginners to the topic as it claims to be. I did appreciate the way that all the philosophical fields that were discussed were arranged with neat - secular titles...

from TheAmpersand

I was an absolutely awful philosophy student for a couple of years in college, so I've always wanted to see if I could get back on that horse and understand some of those big, abstract thoughts that excited, scared, and mystified me in equal measure as an undergraduate. Simon Blackburn's "Think" ...

from jculkin

I wish I had read this as a teen, when I first got interested in philosophy. A really nice whirlwind tour that leaves me with the sense that I have a good basic overview of the realm of philosophy, despite the countless philosophers, opinions, terms and -isms out there. Upon his suggestion in the...

from 100yards

He sometimes makes assertions without really examining both pros and cons e.g. the existence (or not) of the soul. Too often he defends a position rather than examining the evidence.