Voices of Wisdom: A Multicultural Philosophy Reader

Kessler, Gary E.

ISBN 10: 1111834679 / ISBN 13: 9781111834678

Published by Wadsworth Publishing, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Voices of Wisdom: A Multicultural Philosophy Reader
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1111834679
• ISBN 13: 9781111834678
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: acceptable

About this title

Synopsis

Engaging for all kinds of readers, VOICES OF WISDOM has become the standard for multicultural introductions to philosophy. This collection of culturally diverse readings introduces readers to basic philosophical questions in ethics, epistemology, and metaphysics. The classic writings of Buddha, Plato, the Dalai Lama and others are used to explore important issues such as terrorism, civil disobedience, homosexuality, human rights, animal rights, language, and truth and power. VOICES OF WISDOM introduces readers to the traditional terrain of philosophy as developed in the European tradition in a manner that embraces significant philosophical insights borne out of different cultural legacies.

About the Author

Gary E. Kessler received his Ph.D. from Columbia University where he studied philosophy and comparative religions. After teaching at Bard College, he accepted a position at California State University, Bakersfield where he taught for over thirty years. His most recent research centers on religion and violence. He is the author of numerous articles and books, including VOICES OF WISDOM, which, when first published in 1992, was the first multicultural textbook and reader intended for use in an introductory philosophy class.