Monday, 11 March 2013

WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? by Thomas Nagel

This is a brilliant introduction to studying Philosophy. It is very short - only 100 pages and in big print so it is very easy to read. I read it in only two evenings. He covers issues that go well with the Physics I teach - how can we know things for certain? He also deals with issues that are more to do with how society is organised - how can we say that some things are right and some things are wrong? This book is required reading if you want to apply for Philosophy at Oxford University - such a simple book but such big ideas!