# The Big Questions: Philosophy

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- Book: [The Big Questions: Philosophy](https://www.bookquiver.com/simon-blackburn/the-big-questions-philosophy) ([The Big Questions: Philosophy.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/simon-blackburn/the-big-questions-philosophy.md))
- Authors: [Simon Blackburn](https://www.bookquiver.com/simon-blackburn)
- Publisher: greenfinch
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-18-4916-607-2
- Published: 2012-01-05
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: E-book

## Description

The Big Questions series is designed to let renowned experts confront the 20 most fundamental and frequently asked questions of a major branch of science or philosophy. Each 3000-word essay simply and concisely examines a question that has eternally perplexed enquiring minds, and provides answers from history's great thinkers. This ambitious project is a unique distillation of humanity's best ideas. In Big Questions: Philosophy, bestselling author Simon Blackburn addresses 20 essential questions.