For freshman/sophomore-level courses in Introduction to Philosophy.An accessible reader/text for beginning students of philosophy, this volume offers a broad scope of diverse classic and contemporary selections -- with a narrative and format that presents difficult issues and readings in a simplified but not condescending manner. The readings are grouped around major philosophic themes: logic, ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of religion, philosophy of art, and social and political philosophy. It also offers a selection of readings from Eastern philosophy.
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An accessible reader/text for beginning students of philosophy, this volume offers a broad scope and diversity of classic and contemporary selections -- and a narrative and format that presents difficult issues and readings in a simplified but not condescending manner.
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- Organizes readings topically in a wide range of philosophical areas: Logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, social and political philosophy, philosophy of religion, esthetics, and non-western philosophy.
- Features a good blend of ancient, modern, and contemporary readings carefully edited for substance, length and readability.
- Includes study aids: suggestions for further reading, questions for discussion, and an extensive glossary.
- Discusses the way non-western philosophies approach some basic problems.
New to this edition:
- A chapter on the history of philosophy.
- A selection on critical thinking.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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About the best Intro text out there,
By Amazon Greek "goddess819" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fundamentals of Philosophy (7th Edition) (Paperback)
You'd think that with so many Intro to Philosophy textbooks out there, it would be easy to find several that offer everything, "everything" being: a thorough selection of historical- and issue-based topics from key Western philosophers; relevancy to pop culture and contemporary concepts; Eastern thought; fair treatment of value theory (ethics AND aesthetics) as well as metaphysics, epistemology, and a comprehensive section on logic; easy-to-read explanations; well-selected excerpts from original sources; end-of-chapter questions; glossary and index.
Okay, maybe that sounds like a lot to ask. And yet, it's all here, in this book. And it's not the most expensive. It's a paperback that's easy to carry. It comes with an interactive CD. It's all good. Some of the adjustments from the 6th to 7th edition I don't agree with (they removed some passages that were considered more religion than philosophy, such as the Bhagavad Gita). But it's still about the best intro text I've found in nearly a decade of teaching this material.
6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
An Introduction to Philosophy,
By BHSU Student "stormtrigger" (SD USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fundamentals of Philosophy (6th Edition) (Paperback)
Although the book is meant to introduce philosophy in a simplified manner, the reading is still a little abstruse; I've found myself re-reading many sections repetitiously in order for the material to sink in. Expect to do plenty of active reading. Overall, I find the book more than adequate, however the reading a bit arduous to grasp.
The back of the book contains numerous material, including a glossary full of terms, which is quite helpful when you need to review for an exam.
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent,
By NY (DUNDALK, MD, US) - See all my reviews
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