Classic Philosophical Questions - Couverture souple

Gould, James A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0023454814 ISBN 13 : 9780023454813

Editeur : Prentice Hall, 1998

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Présentation de l'éditeur

For introductory philosophy courses at the undergraduate level.

 

Classic Philosophic Questions has presented decades of students with the most compelling classic and contemporary primary source readings on the most enduring and abiding questions in philosophy.

 

Classic Philosophic Questions is a longstanding and highly respected anthology of basic readings in philosophy, taken from ancient, modern, and contemporary sources.  Issues are treated in a fundamentally open manner with arguments pro and con for the various positions covered.  All selections are taken from primary sources, with introductions and study guides to facilitate reading for the beginning student.  A unique feature of this book is the list of "think abouts" at the end of most of the readings.  These suggest issues raised in the readings that can promote new ways of thinking about themes and concepts.

 

This text offers a comprehensive, first-hand experience of all the major branches of Philosophy. It covers all the fundamentals in philosophy, as opposed to volumes dealing with specialized topics.  It draws from the ancient as well as modern and contemporary sources, rather than focusing on one particular historical period.  Each reading contains a biographical sketch of the author, and a group of further readings for the student wishing to pursue the issue in greater depth.

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First published over thirty years ago, Classic Philosophical Questions has presented decades of students with the most compelling classic and contemporary readings on the most enduring and abiding questions in philosophy. The anthology, topically arranged, uses debate and argument as vehicles to teach students the fundamentals of philosophy while also demonstrating that philosophy is a discourse spanning centuries. James A. Gould and Robert J. Mulvaney continue to provide students with interesting, intriguing essays from major philosophers in a distinctive presentation, often involving a pro/con format, to ensure that both the apparent and subtle points of argument are both meaningful and clear.

Features of this new edition:

• Sections on epistemology and metaphysics introduced earlier in this edition
• New readings from Martha Nussbaum and Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Concise, student-friendly introductions to each philosopher and reading
• Helpful study and reflection questions focus students' reading and improve comprehension

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Prentice Hall
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0023454814
• ISBN 13: 9780023454813
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 672
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible