20 Essential Philosophers You Must Know in 7 Minutes Each: Quick Insights into the Thinkers Who Shaped Our World

Ever wanted to grasp the foundational ideas of the greatest thinkers in Western and Eastern philosophy, but felt overwhelmed by the depth and complexity? '20 Essential Philosophers You Must Know in 7 Minutes Each' is your perfect companion. This engaging guide distills the core concepts of twenty influential philosophers into concise, digestible chapters that you can read in just seven minutes each.

From the Socratic method of inquiry to Kant's categorical imperative, and from Marx's critique of capitalism to Simone de Beauvoir's pioneering thoughts on feminism, this book offers a whirlwind tour through history's most important philosophical ideas. Whether you're a student, a casual reader, or simply a curious mind, you’ll find each chapter tailored to give you a clear understanding of each philosopher’s impact on contemporary thought.

- Socrates - The Father of Western Philosophy

- Plato - Ideals and Reality

- Aristotle - Logic and Virtue

- Confucius - Morality and Ethics in Society

- René Descartes - Cogito, Ergo Sum

- John Locke - The Mind as a Blank Slate

- Immanuel Kant - The Phenomena and the Noumena

- Friedrich Nietzsche - The Will to Power

- John Stuart Mill - Liberty and Utilitarianism

- Karl Marx - Class Struggle and Society

- Simone de Beauvoir - Existentialism and Feminism

- Martin Heidegger - Being and Time

- Jean-Paul Sartre - Existence Precedes Essence

- Hannah Arendt - The Human Condition and Totalitarianism

- Michel Foucault - Power, Knowledge, and Discourse

- Albert Camus - The Absurd and Rebellion

- Luce Irigaray - Gender and Language

- Noam Chomsky - Language and Politics

- Martha Nussbaum - Capabilities and Human Development

- Slavoj Žižek - Ideology and Enjoyment

Each chapter is structured to provide a succinct overview, key concepts, and practical implications, allowing you to reflect on essential philosophical questions and their relevance in today’s world. With '20 Essential Philosophers You Must Know in 7 Minutes Each', you'll not only enrich your understanding but also inspire new conversations, sparking curiosity about the world around you.

Whether you're seeking to impress at a dinner party or looking to enhance your academic studies, this book equips you with the philosophical knowledge you need—fast. Discover the thinkers who shaped human thought and learn why their ideas still resonate. Get ready to dive deep into fundamental questions about existence, ethics, and society, and emerge with a newfound appreciation and understanding of philosophy!