Written by An Gwangbok

In an era when philosophy is lacking, this book offers a glimpse of the future by looking back at the philosophies that captured mankind.

The prosperous era of philosophy appears to have left center stage. The Enlightenment, which opened up a new rational and logical world in the Christianity-driven Europe of the 18th century, or the extreme conflicts between capitalism and communism of the 20th century, are no longer to be seen. The present is an era where science, which offers practical help to people, is respected more than abstract philosophy. But despite these circumstances, why should we want to understand philosophy? When people hear the word "philosophy," they tend to think of a grandiose ideology, but in fact, it is just a reflection of the desire deep within people's minds. So, when people learn about the various philosophies that captured the hearts of mankind, they begin to see the beliefs and directions they must pursue more clearly.

This book introduces the ideal images dreamed up by mankind through 32 major philosophies that captured people throughout history. By understanding the influences of communism, social democracy, romanticism, neo-liberalism and bureaucracy had on human history, readers will be able to accurately diagnose and identify the current state of the era they live in and gain the opportunity to picture a new ideal for the future.