Merab Konstantinovich Mamardashvili is one of the most interesting modern philosophers, a man of impeccable taste, magical charm and rare kindness. All his interests were focused on the human personality, its responsibility and freedom, on the role of philosophy in life and its place in culture. All three works included in this edition: “Introduction to Philosophy”, “Aesthetics of Thinking” and “Cartesian Reflections” - are devoted to the problem of consciousness, which M. K. Mamardashvili considered the ultimate concept of philosophy.