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An accessible reader for those new to 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. For individuals interested in the field of philosophy — who want to understand it as a “living discipline” that draws from its past in order to deal with the current issues of today.

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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.

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  • A chapter on the history of philosophy.
  • A selection on critical thinking.

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  • PublisherPrentice Hall
  • Publication date2000
  • ISBN 10 013030896X
  • ISBN 13 9780130308962
  • BindingPaperback
  • Edition number5
  • Number of pages512
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