This volume of The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy offers a thoughtful selection of readings in epistemology, metaphysics, and the philosophy of religion. Substantial selections from important historical texts are provided (including the entirety of Descartes’s Meditations), as are a number of contemporary readings on each topic. Unlike other introductory anthologies, the Broadview offers considerable apparatus to assist the student reader in understanding the texts without simply summarizing them. Each selection includes an introduction discussing the context and structure of the primary reading, as well as thorough annotations designed to clarify unfamiliar terms, references, and argument forms.
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Andrew Bailey is Professor of Philosophy and Associate Dean of Arts at the University of Guelph.
This volume of The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy offers a thoughtful selection of readings in epistemology, metaphysics, and the philosophy of religion. Substantial selections from important historical texts are provided (including the entirety of Descartes’s Meditations), as are a number of contemporary readings on each topic. Unlike other introductory anthologies, the Broadview offers considerable apparatus to assist the student reader in understanding the texts without simply summarizing them. Each selection includes an introduction discussing the context and structure of the primary reading, as well as thorough annotations designed to clarify unfamiliar terms, references, and argument forms.
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Soft cover. Condition: New. The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy offers a carefully selected collection of readings in **epistemology, metaphysics, and the philosophy of religion**. It includes substantial excerpts from major historical works, including the complete text of **Descartes's *Meditations***, alongside a range of contemporary philosophical readings. Designed for students and general readers, each selection is accompanied by a helpful introduction explaining its historical context and argumentative structure, as well as detailed annotations clarifying difficult terminology, references, and forms of argument. Ideal for introductory philosophy courses, particularly those focused on **epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophy of religion**. Please note: this volume covers these three areas specifically. A separate complete edition of *The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy* also includes readings on ethics and social and political philosophy. Seller Inventory # ABE-1787845395539
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