Philosophy: A Text with Readings (Hardcover)

~ Manuel Velasquez (Author)

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Product Description

This highly engaging text will not only help you explore and understand philosophy-it will also give you an appreciation of how philosophy is relevant to your day-to-day life as well as the larger social world. Author Manuel Velasquez combines clear prose and primary source readings to take you on a meaningful exploration of a range of philosophical topics, such as human nature, feminist theory, diversity, and aesthetics. Plus, the text's carefully crafted built-in learning aids will help you succeed in your course.

About the Author

Having received his Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkeley, Manuel Velasquez now serves as the Charles Dirksen Professor of Business Ethics at Santa Clara University. He teaches courses in the Leavey School of Business in the Legal, Political, and Social Environment of the Firm, in Business Strategy, and in Business Ethics. Professor Velasquez's research interests lie in the field of business ethics, and he has published numerous articles in journals such as the ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW, THE BUSINESS ETHICS QUARTERLY, SOCIAL JUSTICE RESEARCH, and THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS JOURNAL.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 724 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 10 edition (March 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0495103098
• ISBN-13: 978-0495103097
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #153,694 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Intro Book, February 9, 2009

By	J. A. Albirght "Rambler" (Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Philosophy: A Text with Readings (Paperback)

I'm always a bit skeptical about "Intro to" books as one could typically find basic theories and shallow discourse. However, upon receipt of this book, "Intro to Philosophy", by Manuel Velasquez, I was certainly impressed. After sifting through the book and paying attention to the different aspects, it became clear that this was not just a typical Intro book. Velasquez goes above the norm to find common ground with the theories, thoughts, and ideas of modern and ancient philosophy, as well as with the reader and/or student. Not a step is missed in Velasquez's discourse and conclusions for theories (whether or not one is more correct than the other) is left entirely up to the readers to determine for themselves. With an entirely objective and "Socratic" approach, Velasquez makes this book entirely worth reading and ensures that the road to becoming a philosopher is paved with understanding, honesty and, of course, knowledge. I would highly recommend this book for Philosophy students, the "unprofessional" beginning Philosopher, and Philosophy Instructors alike.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to philosophy, October 7, 2007

By	Doris (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

This is a good introduction into philosophical ideas. The text is extremely easy to understand if perhaps not in depth. A good textbook to get students to start thinking philosophically.