Leading philosopher's guide to the ideas that will shape the 21st century 'Ideas
are the cogs that drive history, and understanding them is half way to being ab
oard that powerful juggernaut rather than under its wheels'. This is a book that
celebrates the power of ideas: thought can, and does, change the world. And, in
turn, ideas evolve.
Fundamentalism, environmentalism and bioethics are defin
ing our future just as Marxism, feminism or existentialism have influenced our p
resent. So what do we need to know as we move into the 21st century? More than a
simple reference work, this is A.C. Grayling's personal and heartfelt guide to
the ideas, past and present, that shape our world.
