--- product_id: 662309835 title: "The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained" price: "€ 43.54" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/662309835-the-philosophy-book-big-ideas-simply-explained store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Innovative graphics & quirky illustrations 2000+ years of philosophy distilled Clear, simple explanations for complex ideas The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained **Price:** € 43.54 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the big ideas that shape your world — don’t just think, understand! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained - **How much does it cost?** € 43.54 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/662309835-the-philosophy-book-big-ideas-simply-explained) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Globally Inclusive:** From ancient Greece to China and beyond—philosophy’s greatest minds in one volume. - • **Comprehensive & Updated:** Fully revised content featuring a philosopher directory and glossary for quick reference. - • **Visual Learning Elevated:** Engage with innovative graphics and quirky illustrations that simplify abstract concepts. - • **Premium Reading Experience:** Sturdy hardcover and lightly glossed paper designed for both casual browsing and deep study. - • **Timeless Wisdom, Modern Clarity:** Explore 2,000+ years of philosophical thought made accessible for today’s thinkers. ## Overview The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained is a fully revised, visually engaging guide that unpacks over two millennia of philosophical thought. Featuring clear explanations, innovative graphics, and a global perspective, it’s the perfect introduction for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of ethics, politics, and human thought in a format designed for modern readers. ## Description Get to grips with the concepts that shaped the way we think about ethics, politics, and our place in the universe. Explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories of key philosophers in a clear and simple way, The Philosophy Book is the perfect one-stop guide to philosophy and the history of how we think. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries explore and explain each complex idea with a combination of easy-to-follow explanations and innovative graphics. Explore the history of philosophy, from ancient Greece and China to today, and find out how theories from over 2,000 years ago are still relevant to our modern lives. Follow the progression of human ideas and meet the world's most influential philosophers - from Plato and Confucius through René Descartes and Mary Wollstonecraft to Ludwig Wittgenstein, and Judith Butler. Fully revised and updated, with quirky illustrations, clear explanations, a philosopher directory, and a glossary of key vocabulary, The Philosophy Book is the perfect introduction to a fascinating subject. Review: I think therefore I read - A fascinating book to read through or delve into randomly. The chronological layout makes sense for readers new to the subject. The book presents the subject in a manner which has sufficient detail without making it heavy going and boggling the mind. Plenty of clear and illuminating diagrams augment the text. The lightly glossed paper has a quality feel and with the sturdy hardcover the book is good to hold and read. I buy most of my books on Kindle these days, but this is one of those which is definitely better to have in the hard copy. Review: Big Ideas Simply Explained - This series of Big Ideas books by DK is very good. So far I have purchased a number of them and found them all highly informative and easy to read. This volume on philosophy is particularly good, covering all the main philosophers and many of their ideas in a clear, simple language that is not too difficult for any one to understand, and the illustrations and pictures only add to the overall quality of the text. I have learned a lot from this book and would thoroughly recommend it to others. I hope you find my review helpful. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 12,283 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 33 in Scientific History & Philosophy References 57 in Non-Western Philosophy 253 in Other Reference by Subject | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,959 Reviews | ## Images ![The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Z5NLOW32L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I think therefore I read *by R***G on 13 October 2017* A fascinating book to read through or delve into randomly. The chronological layout makes sense for readers new to the subject. The book presents the subject in a manner which has sufficient detail without making it heavy going and boggling the mind. Plenty of clear and illuminating diagrams augment the text. The lightly glossed paper has a quality feel and with the sturdy hardcover the book is good to hold and read. I buy most of my books on Kindle these days, but this is one of those which is definitely better to have in the hard copy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Big Ideas Simply Explained *by G***A on 5 March 2018* This series of Big Ideas books by DK is very good. So far I have purchased a number of them and found them all highly informative and easy to read. This volume on philosophy is particularly good, covering all the main philosophers and many of their ideas in a clear, simple language that is not too difficult for any one to understand, and the illustrations and pictures only add to the overall quality of the text. I have learned a lot from this book and would thoroughly recommend it to others. I hope you find my review helpful. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Good, Broad Introduction *by N***) on 8 August 2013* This book dealt with groups of philosophers, categorised by era. It gave an overview of the main thoughts of each philosopher, which was clearly explained, with the help of very easily understood and concise diagrams. Most of the information given was quite thorough, inspiring me to look up some more detail elsewhere. My only complaint is that the index at the back could be better; it generally contained just the philosophers names, with very few generic topics listed, such as time, reality, the soul...that sort of thing. All in all, a good, broad introductory book. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Philosophy Book (Big Ideas Simply Explained) - The Psychology Book ( Big Ideas) Big Ideas Simply Explained - Economics Book ( Big Ideas) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/662309835-the-philosophy-book-big-ideas-simply-explained](https://www.desertcart.be/products/662309835-the-philosophy-book-big-ideas-simply-explained) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-06-20*