| The Basics of Western Philosophy Contributor(s): Kelly, Eugene (Author) |
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ISBN: 1591024641 ISBN-13: 9781591024644 Publisher: Humanities Press Intl OUR PRICE: $32.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2006 Annotation: The Basics of Western Philosophy is an introductory work for students and the general reader. The book is divided into two parts. Part I examines the process of philosophical discourse, including discussions of some of its greatest practitioners, elementary techniques of logical analysis, and a sketch of the history of philosophy from its earliest beginnings among the ancient Greeks to the current day. Part II considers the major problems of philosophy: metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, social philosophy, philosophy of religion, and philosophical anthropology. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - General |
| Dewey: 190 |
| LCCN: 2006027593 |
| Series: Basics of the Social Sciences |
| Physical Information: 0.62" H x 8.68" W x 6.1" (0.90 lbs) 295 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This outstanding introductory work offers students and the general reader a concise, accessible overview of the nature, problems, and history of Western philosophy. The book is divided into two parts. Part I examines the process of philosophical discourse, including discussions of some of its greatest practitioners, elementary techniques of logical analysis, and a sketch of the history of philosophy from its earliest beginnings among the ancient Greeks to the current day. Part II considers the major problems of philosophy. Separate chapters are devoted to metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, social and political philosophy, philosophy of religion, and philosophical anthropology. Frequent sidebars succinctly present background material on specific topics and provide brief biographies of major philosophers. Complete with helpful tables, diagrams, illustrations, and a very useful time line and bibliography for students, this lucid synopsis of Western philosophy will enlighten the beginner while conveying the excitement of intellectual discovery. |
