Thomas Nagel, What Does It All Mean? A Very Short Introduction to Philosophy - This book was absolutely wonderful, especially compared with other philosophy textbooks I have been forced to read. This one was actually pleasurable. Short and to the point, it held my interest up until the last page. Even if it was longer, I probably would have been no less interested because Nagel's writing style is so informal and informative. I love this textbook, especially compared with others. I recommend it to all philosophy students.