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

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1551119714 ISBN 13: 9781551119717

Publisher: Broadview Press, 2011

Synopsis

First Philosophy brings together fifty-four classic and contemporary readings on seven central philosophical topics. 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

From the Back Cover:

Andrew Bailey's highly regarded introductory anthology has been revised and updated in this new edition. The comprehensive introductory material for each chapter and selection remains, and new sections on philosophical puzzles and paradoxes and philosophical terminology have been added. New articles include A.J. Ayer on freedom and necessity, Susan Moller Okin on justice and gender, as well as new introductory material for Lorraine Code’s work on feminist epistemology and Mary Midgley's paper on the moral status of non-human animals.

About the Author:

Andrew Bailey is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph.

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

About this edition

• Publisher: Broadview Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1551119714
• ISBN 13: 9781551119717
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 992
• Editor: Bailey Andrew