First Philosophy: Knowing and Being - Second Edition: Fundamental Problems and Readings in Philosophy - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1554811813 ISBN 13: 9781554811816

Publisher: Broadview Press, 2013

Synopsis

First Philosophy: Knowing and Being brings together over thirty classic and contemporary readings in epistemology and metaphysics. Mindful of the intrinsic difficulty of the material, the editors provide comprehensive introductions both to each topic and to each individual selection. By presenting a detailed discussion of the historical and intellectual background to each piece, the editors enable readers to approach the material without unnecessary barriers to understanding. A brief introduction to arguments is included, as are appendices on terminology and philosophical puzzles and paradoxes.

About this title

About the Author

Andrew Bailey is Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Guelph.

Robert M. Martin is Professor of Philosophy (retired), Dalhousie University.

From the Back Cover

First Philosophy: Knowing and Being brings together over thirty classic and contemporary readings in epistemology and metaphysics. Mindful of the intrinsic difficulty of the material, the editors provide comprehensive introductions both to each topic and to each individual selection. By presenting a detailed discussion of the historical and intellectual background to each piece, the editors enable readers to approach the material without unnecessary barriers to understanding. A brief introduction to arguments is included, as are appendices on terminology and philosophical puzzles and paradoxes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Broadview Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1554811813
• ISBN 13: 9781554811816
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 560
• Editor: Bailey Andrew