Fundamentals of philosophy; a study of classical texts

Harris, Errol E

ISBN 10: 003071785X / ISBN 13: 9780030717857

Published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1969

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Synopsis:

Here is material for a complete introductory course in philosophy. The reader is presented with a comprehensive selection of the major classical texts, all accompained by explanatory commentary and criticism.

Each work is placed in its historical context—from the pre-Socratic to the twentieth century—showing how each author marked a milestone in the history of Western thought. Where possible, complete texts have been used; longer works are covered by selections carefully made to illuminate central concepts.

Explanation and criticism are couched in straightforward language and technicalities within the texts are also clearly presented, making difficult arguments and ideas easily intelligible.

About the Author: Errol E. Harris (Ambleside, Cumbria, England) is John Evans Professor of Moral and Intellectual Philosophy (Emeritus) at Northwestern University, and the author of Fundamentals of Philosophy, Spinoza's Philosophy: An Outline, The Substance of Spinoza, The Foundations of Metaphysics in Science, Hypothesis and Perception, Cosmos and Anthropos: A Philosophical Interpretation of the Anthropic Cosmological Principle, Cosmos and Theos: Ethical and Theological Implications of the Anthropic Cosmological Principle, and One World or None: Prescription for Survival.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fundamentals of philosophy; a study of ...
Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Publication Date: 1969
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Very Good