Knowledge in a Nutshell

From Socrates' fascinating discussions of morality and virtue to Pythagoras' attempts to understand the arrangement of the cosmos, the thinkers of the ancient world provided us with an astonishing array of ideas that has helped to shape the modern world. Ranging across Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy from Anaximander to Plotinus, Classical Philosophy in a Nutshell explains important ideas such as Plato's Theory of Forms, Zeno's Paradox, and the Stoicism of Marcus Aurelius. Filled with helpful diagrams and simple summaries of complex theories, this essential introduction brings the great ideas of antiquity to everyone. ABOUT THE SERIES: The critically-acclaimed Knowledge in a Nutshell series provides accessible and engaging introductions to wide-ranging topics, written by experts in their fields.

Discover how the brain processes the world around us in this accessible introduction to cognitive psychology, written by psychologist and educator, Dr Shona Saul. Cognitive psychology is at the heart of the human experience and helps explain why we perceive the world as we do. This beginner's guide draws on the latest scientific research to present this hugely important subject in a new and exciting manner and brings the subject to life for the general reader. Learn the difference between short- and long-term memory, understand how the brain processes language, discover what consciousness really is and much more. Topics discussed include: • Visual Perception • Attention • Memory and Learning • Language • Reasoning and Decision-Making Filled with helpful diagrams and simple summaries, Knowledge in a Nutshell: Cognitive Psychology is perfect for the non-expert, taking the complexities of the science of the mind and making them easy to understand. ABOUT THE SERIES: The critically-acclaimed Knowledge in a Nutshell series provides accessible and engaging introductions to wide-ranging topics, written by experts in their fields.