What does all this mean?

This book is a direct introduction to nine philosophical problems, each of which can be understood on its own, without the need to refer to the history of ideas. I will not discuss the great philosophical writings of philosophers nor the cultural background of these writings. Philosophy is based on specific questions that are inherently puzzling by nature, limited by the thinking human mind. The best way to start studying philosophy is to think about these questions directly. And when you finish this thinking, you will be in a better position to appreciate the works of others who tried to solve these problems.