Think, Simon Blackburn

 

Think: A compelling introduction to philosophy by Simon Blackburn is a book that was on a reading list to prep for a degree in philosophy.

Started: 6/15/2021
Completed: 12/26/2021
Recommendation: Highly Recommended
Recommended By: A Reading List

Review:

The title call is answered in this book.  Covering thought from the ancient Greeks to contemporary philosophers (not in a timeline), Blackburn provides an overview of thought on a variety of issues.  I like that Blackburn started with Descartes and the basic question of how one knows one exists.  To me, this is a logical starting point for philosophy, although it was assumed for a very long time.  The effort to understand the word outside of the individual is a window into both historical and contemporary thought.  The desire and effort to persuade others of an opinion and, finally, what to do with thinking is a natural progression.  Excellent.