A fascinating and well explained insight into the philosophy behind Buddha’s teachings. I think if I reread it I would perhaps listen in smaller chunks and consider each more before moving on. The narration was very clear and easy to listen to. Thank you to Net Galley for an audio arc in exchange for an honest review.

Concise, clear and informative. I enjoyed listening to it.
Thanks to NetGalley, the editor and the author for the opportunity to access this advanced copy.

**Listened to the audiobook**

The premise of the book was really up my street! However, the book was incredibly overwhelming.
At the start of the book, Siderits states that this book is a good entry level - and for those wanting more in depth info there is another book by him - the origin book.
A lot of this book just went over my head, and I struggled to get along with it.
Too dense. Too formal. Too much - and I wouldn't even consider myself a beginner to this topic.

This was a very clearly set out explanation of Buddhism. I really enjoyed thinking about philosophy and ideals, The writer help the reader get to grips with Buddhism being a philosophy standing alone from other religious beliefs.