The Little Book of Philosophy, Sociology, Economics & Psychology 4 Book Set

This four-book set brings together pocket-sized introductions to major disciplines: The Little Book of Philosophy, The Little Book of Sociology, The Little Book of Economics and The Little Book of Psychology. Each volume is designed to outline core ideas and vocabulary in clear language, offering a concise starting point for readers who want to better understand how people think, behave and organise society.

Across the collection, the books explore big questions about knowledge and how to live well, examine social life from everyday interactions to large-scale change, explain the fundamentals of micro- and macroeconomics, and survey key figures and experiments in psychology. Together, they provide a broad overview of concepts, theories and examples intended to make complex subjects more approachable.

Included titles

• The Little Book of Philosophy
• The Little Book of Sociology
• The Little Book of Economics
• The Little Book of Psychology

Key details

• Four-book set
• Pocket-sized guides
• Covers philosophy, sociology, economics and psychology
• Uses simple English and easy-to-follow examples where stated

Synopses

The Little Book of Philosophy

This introduction presents philosophy as a search for wisdom and knowledge, drawing on the Ancient Greek meaning of philosophia as “love of wisdom”. It focuses on asking and exploring life’s big questions, including what we can know and how to live a good life. It also highlights the importance of pursuing truth in a world of fake news.

The Little Book of Sociology

This guide looks at society through both everyday interactions and the effects of wide-reaching systemic change. It offers an engaging introduction to key sociological concepts, aimed at helping readers make sense of what is happening around them.

The Little Book of Economics

This volume covers the basics of micro- and macroeconomics and explains taxes, trade, investments and finance in simple English. It uses easy-to-follow examples and sets out essential terms, concepts and theories for understanding the modern day.

The Little Book of Psychology

A fast-paced overview of psychology, this book introduces major names and ideas, from Freud and Jung to Milgram and Maslow. It includes accessible primers on early thinkers and the development of modern psychology, alongside famous and often controversial experiments and their repercussions.