Assuming no previous knowledge of philosophy, this is a highly accesible account of how modern philosophers think and work

Presents a distinctive view of philosophy, arguing that it is far more scientific than many philosophers think

Includes a wealth of examples from history charting the successes and failures of philosophical thinking

Offers a timely and much needed intervention in the current hot debate on philosophical methodology

Part of the Very Short Introductions series - over ten million copies sold worldwide

Previously published in hardback as Doing Philosophy