Very Short Intros to Western Philosophy

The Very Short Introductions series, published by Oxford University Press, is known for boiling complex topics down to concise, readable (but still authoritative) intros. Get acquainted with a few Presocratic to Modern metaphysicians, ethicists, and social and political philosophers in these recent additions to the Library’s collection:

1. Ancient Philosophy:  A Very Short Introduction
2. German Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction



3. Hobbes: A Very Short Introduction
4. Hume: A Very Short Introduction
5. Kant: A Very Short Introduction
6. Kierkegaard: A Very Short Introduction
7. Nietzsche: A Very Short Introduction
8. Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
9. Plato: A Very Short Introduction
10. Presocratic Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
11. Rousseau: A Very Short Introduction
12. Schopenhauer: A Very Short Introduction
13. Socrates: A Very Short Introduction

The Very Short Introductions series covers more than just philosophy. Find more in the catalog.