An exploration of some of the most important & enduring ideas in human history
- from religion science philosophy medicine psychology politics economics & art
- each presented in brief accessible form ' Big' ideas are those concepts & theories that have radically transformed our understanding of the world we live in our place in that world & the ways we have shaped the past & will shape the future They are the ideas that have had a huge impact on human civilization
- & they come from all disciplines of human ingenuity Topics covered range widely & include Creation Mythology Existentialism The Elements Relativity Space Travel Geometry Ethics Behaviourism Genetics Warfare The Nation State Anarchism Capitalism Classical Art & Architecture The Renaissance
- & much more This concise accessible & multi-faceted book provides an essential introduction to 150 of the most important principles of Western thought