Introducing philosophy: A text with integrated readings - Softcover

Robert C. Solomon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0155030388 ISBN 13: 9780155030381

Publisher: Harcourt College Pub, 1996

Synopsis

Based on the idea that philosophy is a truly exciting and accessible subject, this engaging text acquaints students with the core problems of philosophy and the many ways in which they have been answered. It acknowledges that philosophy is very much alive today but is also deeply rooted in the past--in the many traditions that converge and diverge from ancient Greece, ancient China, and ancient India. Accordingly, the book combines substantial original sources from significant works in the history of philosophy with detailed commentary and explanation that help to clarify the readings. The selections range from the oldest known fragments to cutting-edge essays in feminism, multiculturalism, and cognitive science. In this seventh edition, the readings have been edited for clarity and conciseness and include new selections from The Economist, Robert Kane, John Corvino, Cheshire Calhoun, Nelson Mandela, Mencius, and Hsun Tsu. Each chapter is followed by a summary, a glossary, and a bibliography with suggestions for further readings. Important philosophical terms are carefully introduced within the text and also summarized at the end of each chapter, and brief biographies of the philosophers are provided at the end of the book. Ideal for courses in introductory philosophy, Introducing Philosophy: A Text with Integrated Readings, 7/e presents students with various alternatives on critical philosophical issues and encourages them to arrive at their own conclusions.

About this title

About the Author

Robert C. Solomon is at University of Texas, Austin.

Review

"Strikes a nice balance between commentary and original sources. Accessible to students at different levels."--W.B. Hepburn, College of Charleston, SC

"This book is fascinating because it has great depth but also a simplicity for the first-year student."--Rev. Dale J. Pritchard, Jefferson College

Edition details

• Publisher: Harcourt College Pub
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0155030388
• ISBN 13: 9780155030381
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 896