Written with the general reader in mind, this provides an ideal introduction to philosophical ideas. The A-Z format covers the ideas of history's most influential thinkers, from Thales of Miletus to contemporary philosophers such as Wittgenstein and Peter Singer. Concise and informative, the text introduces the basic concepts behind each philosopher's work together with biographical and historical details. Both easy-to-use and a stimulating read, this is an ideal source of reference, and includes an eight-page photographic section! Philip Stokes has a Masters degree in Philosophy from Bristol University.