A History of Ideas: from Fire to Freud

This is a splendid encyclopedia-style masterpiece with millions of words for general readers. An overview of the ideological and cultural development from the time when humans walked upright and made fire to the contention of a hundred schools of thought in the early 20th century. Ancient Homo sapiens were originally an inconspicuous primate in Africa. What factors caused them to spread throughout the earth and even embark on a journey to explore outer space? What kind of development made them reflect on the damage humans have brought to the earth and adopt a conscientious lifestyle? Watson uses thought-provoking writing to tell how humans became what they are today, helping readers gain a deeper understanding of the world and themselves. This is a general history written based on ideas. History is no longer about the changes of dynasties and successful kings and defeated bandits, but about those important ideas and trends that have contributed to promoting human understanding of the world and ourselves.