First Philosophy: Fundamental Problems and Readings in Philosophy - Softcover

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9781551113609: First Philosophy: Fundamental Problems and Readings in Philosophy
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ISBN 10: 1551113600 ISBN 13: 9781551113609
Publisher: Broadview Press, 2002

Synopsis

This introductory anthology brings together forty-eight readings on eight topics central to philosophy. Mindful of the intrinsic difficulty of much of the material, the editor has provided comprehensive introductions both to the eight topics and to each individual selection. By providing a detailed discussion of the historical and intellectual background to each piece, he aims to enable readers to approach the material without unnecessary barriers to understanding. The topics―from "Does God exist?" to "Do we have free will?" and "What is justice?"―have been chosen with a view both to their philosophical importance and to their interest to the first-year student. In an introductory chapter, the editor provides a brief introduction to the nature of philosophical enquiry, to the nature of argument, and to the process of reading and writing within the academic discipline of philosophy.

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About the Author

Andrew Bailey, who obtained degrees from the University of Oxford and the University of Calgary, is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Philosophy Department at the University of Guelph.

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This introductory anthology brings together forty-eight readings on eight topics central to philosophy. Mindful of the intrinsic difficulty of much of the material, the editor has provided comprehensive introductions both to the eight topics and to each individual selection. By providing a detailed discussion of the historical and intellectual background to each piece, he aims to enable readers to approach the material without unnecessary barriers to understanding. The topics―from "Does God exist?" to "Do we have free will?" and "What is justice?"―have been chosen with a view both to their philosophical importance and to their interest to the first-year student. In an introductory chapter, the editor provides a brief introduction to the nature of philosophical enquiry, to the nature of argument, and to the process of reading and writing within the academic discipline of philosophy.

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Publisher
Broadview Press
Publication date
2002
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1551113600
ISBN 13 
9781551113609
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
966
Editor
Bailey Andrew
Rating
  • 3.71 out of 5 stars
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