I do not have a philosophy background. I like math and formulas but this book presents a bunch of different philosophers and summarizes their thoughts in clear and easy-to-understand language. The book is presented in sections for each philosopher. At the end of each section is a brief description of how that philosophy could be applied to your life and a list of questions for you to ponder. I found it so thought provoking and wished I had a discussion group with whom to mull over these questions. Honestly, this type of thing should be required reading for all young adults as they begin to understand who they are as individuals. As a mid-lifer, I also found it very useful as I navigate these new waters. Some of the philosophers in the book are the common ones you've known your whole life and others were completely new to me. I usually give away my books once I've read them but I am keeping this one for reference and buying another copy to share. 

This book makes a great gift for friends and family who are interested in ideas and the history of philosophy, East and West! 

I love this book because it invites the reader to engage philosophy in a deeply personal way. The great thinkers and their questions are introduced as people and their thoughts are translated into questions that are meaningful to us all. A fabulous book to get conversations going or to engage in creative reflection. Love the pictures!

I studied philosophy when I was young and earnest. Now I like having a book like this by my bed stand that I can wander around easily before retiring. 

This book has the potential to change lives. It provides you with models on how to live a more purposeful life. Most of all, the philosophers I could not understand in College I can now understand. Kudos to Elkholy and to Philosophy Wise for bringing philosophy into the mainstream. These philosophers now feel almost like friends.

What a fantastic book! Great if you’re familiar with philosophy or just getting started down the path. The highlighted philosopher sections encompass numerous viewpoints for a broad range of ideals, and opportunities to expand your understanding, think introspectively and cultivate inspiration. Each section is followed by questions where you can take the information learned and implement it to your own life. Philosophy wise is the perfect combination of education and self help.