Introduction to Philosophy: Classical and Contemporary Readings - Couverture souple

Pojman, Louis P.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0195171500 ISBN 13 : 9780195171501

Editeur : Oxford University Press Inc, 2004

Synopsis

This is the third edition of Pojman's higher-level textbook for introductory philosophy courses, an anthology that concentrates on the five major philosophical topics - philosophy of religion, theory of knowledge, philosophy of mind, freedom and determinism, and ethics - by presenting opposing arguments on each issue.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Introduction to Philosophy is a topically-organized introductory anthology. Presenting differing arguments on each issue, its 84 selections represent some of WEstern philosophy's leading contributions across five major areas: theory of knowledge, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, free will and determinism, and moral philosophy. Louis P. Pojman and new co-editor James Fieser introduce each of these areas, their subsections, and each of the readings, providing background information and summarizing key themes. Beginning with the opening section - "What is Philosophy" - they present a compelling sampling of classical material while also highlightng some of philosophy's most influential contemporary work. Now in its fourth edition, the book features Questions for Further Reflection, Suggestions for Further Reading, a glossary, two appendices, and nine new selections.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0195171500
• ISBN 13: 9780195171501
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 670
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible