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50 Big Ideas You Really Need to Know
In a series of 50 accessible essays, Ben Dupré introduces and explains the central ideas of politics, philosophy, religion, economics, science, and the arts that have engaged key thinkers and leaders, from Plato to the present day.
From the Big Bang to romanticism, fate to democracy, 50 Big Ideas You Really Need to Know is a complete introduction to the most important concepts in history.
From the Big Bang to romanticism, fate to democracy, 50 Big Ideas You Really Need to Know is a complete introduction to the most important concepts in history.
208 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published August 15, 2023
About the author
Ben Dupré
27 books30 followersBen Dupré read Classics at Exeter College, Oxford, before pursuing a career in publishing. Until 2004 he was children's reference publisher at Oxford University Press.
He is the author of Places of Destiny (published in the US as Where History was Made), 50 Big Ideas You Really Need to Know, 50 Political Ideas You Really Need to Know and the bestselling 50 Philosophy Ideas You Really Need to Know.
A devotee of baseball and early music, Ben lives in Oxford with his family.
He is the author of Places of Destiny (published in the US as Where History was Made), 50 Big Ideas You Really Need to Know, 50 Political Ideas You Really Need to Know and the bestselling 50 Philosophy Ideas You Really Need to Know.
A devotee of baseball and early music, Ben lives in Oxford with his family.
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April 30, 2026
To be honest I skimmed this - some parts held my interest but mostly no except for the chapter on Gaia
The book is a summary of ideas, philosophy, religion and science.
The book is a summary of ideas, philosophy, religion and science.
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