Summary of How the World Thinks

How the World Thinks is a fascinating exploration of how different cultures think and how their various worldviews have shaped the world today. Written by renowned cognitive scientist Julian Baggini, the book examines different cultures and regions across the world to explore the unique ways in which they think and the diverse approaches to life. Baggini looks at everything from the individualistic thinking of the West, the communal thinking of the East, and the "third way" thinking of Africa and the Middle East. He draws on examples from history, politics, and science, to illustrate how different cultures have found different solutions to common problems. Ultimately, the book shows how understanding different worldviews can help us to better understand our own.