A Little History of Philosophy by Nigel Warburton Summary
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From Socrates to Singer, this 40-chapter journey makes philosophy's greatest minds accessible to everyone. Praised as essential reading in educational circles worldwide, Warburton's engaging storytelling turns complex ideas into captivating narratives. Ever wondered how ancient wisdom still shapes modern thinking? Your philosophical awakening awaits.
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When a Beggar Became the Wisest Man Alive
A peculiar thing happened in ancient Athens around 399 BCE. An oracle-essentially the Google of ancient Greece-declared that no one was wiser than a shabby, snub-nosed man who wandered the marketplace asking annoying questions. Socrates himself was baffled. He knew he wasn't wise. So he set out to find someone wiser, interrogating politicians, poets, and craftsmen. Each claimed expertise, but under Socrates' gentle questioning, their confident assertions crumbled into contradictions. A general who claimed to know courage couldn't define it. A priest who spoke of piety couldn't explain what made actions holy. Socrates finally understood the oracle's riddle: he was wisest because he alone recognized his ignorance. This revolutionary insight-that wisdom begins with acknowledging what we don't know-launched Western philosophy's 2,400-year conversation. Today, when tech giants wrestle with AI ethics or politicians cite philosophers in policy debates, they're continuing Socrates' mission: examining life's fundamental questions rather than accepting comfortable assumptions.
The Foundations: Three Thinkers Who Shaped Everything
Finding Peace When Nothing Is Certain
Wrestling With God and Evil
Power, Freedom, and the Social Contract
The Puzzle of Mind and Reality
Meaning in a Meaningless Universe
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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