This is a book about the big questions in life: knowledge, consciousness, fate, God, truth, goodness, justice. It is for anyone who believes there are big questions out there, but does not know how to approach them. Think sets out to explain what they are and why they are important.  About the BookSimon Blackburn begins by putting forward a convincing case for the study of philosophy and goes on to give the reader a sense of how the great historical figures have approached its central themes. Each chapter explains a major issue, giving the reader a self-contained guide through the profound problems that philosophers have studied for centuries.  Great Thinkers Featured:DescartesHumeKantWittgenstein  Core Topics Covered:The expansive scope of the book spans the foundational pillars of philosophy, including:Scepticism and the nature of knowledgeThe self and the connection between mind and bodyFreedom and fateEthics, goodness, and justiceThe arguments surrounding the existence of God Lively and approachable, this book is ideal for all those who want to learn how the basic techniques of thinking shape our existence.