Philosophy: A Text with Readings (Available Titles CengageNOW) - Softcover

Velasquez, Manuel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0495094978 ISBN 13: 9780495094975

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2008

Synopsis

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 this title

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0495094978
• ISBN 13: 9780495094975
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 686