Philosophy: The Power of Ideas [Hardcover]

Brooke Noel Moore (Author), Kenneth Bruder (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1559349883 | ISBN-13: 978-1559349888 | Publication Date: July 1998 | Edition: 4th Pkg

This text is a pedagogically innovative introduction to philosophy that is historically presented within a topical framework, allowing students to follow the thematic development of each major branch or subfield of philosophy. The authors make a strong case for the relevance of philosophy in today's world. 74 primary source readings are included, providing representative selections by most major philosophers as well as 26 profiles of the most important philosophers. Each chapter concludes with a chapter checklist, questions for review and discussion, and suggested further readings. The chapter checklists include lists of key terms, followed by the names of the philosophers covered in the chapter and brief statements summarizing the essence of their contributions.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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About the Author

Brooke Moore is a professor of philosophy at California State University, Chico, where he serves as Coordinator of the Critical Thinking Program. A former chair of the Philosophy and History departments, Moore was the University Outstanding Professor in 1996. He has served as a university Master Teacher and has coordinated the university’s program for mentoring new faculty. His publications include The Power of Ideas (with Kenneth Bruder), The Cosmos, God, and Philosophy (with Ralph J. Moore), A Comprehensive Introduction to Moral Philosophy (with Robert Stewart), and other works. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 586 pages
• Publisher: Mayfield Pub Co; 4th Pkg edition (July 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1559349883
• ISBN-13: 978-1559349888
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,464,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Readable, July 5, 2006

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kenu-raido - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philosophy: The Power of Ideas with PowerWeb: Philosophy (Hardcover)

I'm a trained scientist who has dabbled in philosophical readings all my life. I picked this book up some years ago to aid me in my own philosophical study. FROM A STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE, it is the best general introduction to philosophy I've ever come across (and I've looked at dozens). It is well organized, which is always desired by the introductory student, and is very readable, which is desired by anyone. The writing also has a touch of irony and wit, which I enjoy greatly. I must say that the several chapters on Metaphysics certainly demystified that topic for me. (Though I HEAVILY 'felt' much favored toward the Russell Analytical camp from the "get-go". Continental philosophy seems just akin to refuse.)

I strongly recommend this book.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to philosophy, February 27, 2004

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"vikhr" (Athens Greece) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philosophy: The Power of Ideas (Hardcover)

This book is really amazing as it presents the most important philoshophers throughout history (from ancient times to present day) in a coprehensive way. I especially enjoyed the easy language, the illustrations and of course the content that included the major points each philosopher emphasized on.

As a student, I was actually taught the material and although I had no interest in Philosophy until now, it managed to intrigue my curiocity and I have now picked up several other PH books. It is just for those starting in philosophy however, so if you are looking for in-depth analysis you should be looking somewhere else.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this is it, December 19, 2006

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fenwickclassof81 "jeffblackfriar" (usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philosophy: The Power of Ideas with PowerWeb: Philosophy (Hardcover)

This book is the Cadillac of introductory textbooks, the finest text of its kind. The depth and breadth of the authors' approach is unparalled.
No better textbook for "intro. to phil." courses can be found in the English language. I can't wait until the next ed. comes out. Even if I did not use this book, I would read it myself, for fun.
Superb.