While we recognize that the ability to think is the most distinguishing feature of humans from other species, our relationship with the concept of “philosophy” which is based on this virtue, has always been somewhat distant. So, what is the reason behind our reluctance to explore this discipline, which leaves its traces in every step we take or apply it to our lives? Sadık Usta, known for the comprehensive philosophy history series Philosophers Who Changed the World embarks on narrating the history of human thought in the simplest language possible in this new series. He answers all the questions that come to mind, from the first appearance of sparks of doubt in the mind to the present, and engages in a remarkable conversation with the readers, staying far away from the intimidating language of philosophy lecturers.

Before getting lost among the pages of the book, the author has an important message that he wants all of us to know, and we are delighted to convey it: “Anyone can learn philosophy; anyone can be a philosopher, and some of us can even become philosophers. It doesn’t require much; all you need to do is to question, research, wonder, read deeply, criticize the status quo, and learn not to believe everything you hear. That’s why this book is written primarily for young people and then for people of all ages interested in philosophy. If you want to know what philosophy serves in daily life, satisfy your philosophical curiosity, grasp the laws of thinking, or wonder what it means to do philosophy, then this book is for you.”