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From the timeless wisdom of ancient Greece through to Christianity, the Enlightenment, existentialism and postmodernism, A Brief History of Thought brilliantly and accessibly explains the enduring teachings of philosophy - including its profound relevance in today's world as well as its essential role in achieving happiness and living a meaningful life.

This lively journey through the great thinkers challenges every one of us to learn to think for ourselves and asks us the most important question of all: how can we live better?

"A philosophical survival kit, in which the reader will find brilliant ideas to help them think better and live better" - * L'Express *

"A lucid and committed book" - * New Humanist *

"This superb primer proves that philosophy belongs at the centre of life" - * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *

"No dry academic, Ferry restores to philosophy a compelling urgency" - * Booklist (starred review) *