Does God exist? Should the latest scientific findings be trusted? Are there innate psychological differences between men and women? In four lively chapters, Beebee and Rush explain philosophy’s role in addressing such questions. Far from being only an abstract endeavour, philosophy engages with issues on a practical level, and philosophers draw inspiration from real-life situations. Philosophy is everywhere, and open to everyone.Table of Content Acknowledgements Introduction 1 Understanding Ourselves 2 Understanding Public Debate 3 Understanding the World 4 Understanding How to Behave Conclusion Further ReadingReview Quote Philosophy professors and students will find this wonderful little book to be a perfect gift for those who ask them what philosophy is or why philosophy matters. Alfred Mele, Florida State University Excellent, easy to follow, and informative. Beebee and Rush make a good case for the importance of philosophy in part by demonstrating the joys of engaging in philosophy. Derek Matravers, The Open University A great recommendation for students who think they may be interested in philosophy but aren t quite sure what it is... the work is a delightful and welcoming invitation to a field that is too often perceived as dense and pretentious. Rebecca G. Scott, Teaching PhilosophyBiographical Note Helen Beebee is Samuel Hall Professor of Philosophy at the University of Manchester. Michael Rush is a teaching fellow in philosophy at the University of Birmingham.