In ten clearly arranged chapters, the volume offers an introduction and overview of philosophy and its history. Starting with the most important masterminds of the philosophical tradition, the competing styles, schools, or programs of a particular epoch are shown and related to design. From the contents: cynicism (DIY design), hedonism (luxury design), skepticism (anti-design), transcendental philosophy (transition from craftsmanship to industry), logical positivism vs. fundamental ontology (Bauhaus), existential rationalism vs. critical theory (HfG Ulm), poststructuralism (postmodern design), and much more.