Philosophy: The Power of Ideas with PowerWeb: Philosophy (Hardcover)

by Brooke Noel Moore (Author), Ken Bruder (Author)

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This comprehensive text with readings offers a historical overview of all major subdivisions of Western Philosophy perspectives. Written in an engaging and captivating style, it makes philosophy accessible without oversimplifying the material, and shows that philosophy's powerful ideas affect the lives of real people. The sixth edition includes new pedagogical tools and expanded coverage.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 608 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 6 edition (July 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072980796
• ISBN-13: 978-0072980790
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #598,989 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	"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

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

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.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	kenu-raido - See all my reviews

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.