Mini Philosophy

A Small Book of Big Ideas

By: Jonny Thomson

Narrated by: Jonny Thomson

A hundred and fifty bite-sized insights into philosophy's greatest minds.

Why do people enjoy watching scary movies? Should we bet on the existence of God? Why is pleasure better than pain? And when is a duck not a duck?

Mini Philosophy is a fascinating journey into what some of the greatest minds of the last 2,500 years have to say about the big questions in life and why they are relevant to us today.

Covering everything from Sun Tzu's strategy for winning at board games to Freud's insights into our 'death drive'; why De Beauvoir believed the mothering instinct is a myth to why Schopenhauer probably wasn't much fun at parties, these mini meditations will expand your mind (and bend it too).

©2021 Jonny Thomson (P)2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

Critic reviews

"Engaging, smart and wise, Mini Philosophy is a diverse taster menu of ideas on life, the mind and the world. Nutritious, bite-sized portions of philosophy that whet the appetite for more." (David Mitchell, author of Cloud Atlas and The Bone Clocks)

Candy store for ideas

Short and concise introductions to a diverse and extensive range of philosophical inquiry’s that are motivating a further explorations

Excellent collection of topics

Truly a perfect starting point for anyone looking to break into philosophy. The book really hit the mark and has encouraged me to dive further into the subject. Also, Jonny Thompson does a great job narrating.