Philosophical curiosity continues. In a beautiful global overview of philosophy, Julian Baggini travels the world to provide a wide-ranging map of human thought. Explores philosophies of West, Japan, India, China as well as traditions of Africa, Australia.
Interviews great thinkers around the globe! Asks questions like ‘why is West more individualistic than East? How has China resisted pressures for greater political freedom? Offers deep insights into how different regions operate. Pays as much attention to commonalities as to differences. Unique philosophies have had a profound impact on development of distinctive cultures around the world.
Baggini says by gaining greater knowledge of how people think, we take 1st steps to deeper understanding of selves. Brilliant, perspective shifting, mind expanding. A creative tour of world philosophies. Interesting, incredible, imaginative.
