Jonny Thomson

"Philosophy isn’t a subject you study; it’s a way of seeing the world differently.”

Jonny Thomson is a British philosopher, teacher, and writer whose work brings the history of ideas to a broad, modern audience. Before becoming a full-time writer, Thomson spent years teaching philosophy in Oxford, where he developed a reputation for making complex thinkers relevant to everyday life. He is a columnist at Big Think, where his widely read philosophy essays introduce classic ideas through contemporary examples.

Thomson is the author of Mini Philosophy: A Small Book of Big Ideas, a concise guide to some of the most influential thinkers and concepts in the history of philosophy. He is also the founder of Mini Philosophy's social network, explaining philosophical ideas to an audience of over two million.

""Engaging, smart, and wise."" — David Mitchell"