First Philosophy: Fundamental Problems and Readings in Philosophy - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1551113600 ISBN 13: 9781551113609

Publisher: Broadview Press, 2002

Synopsis

This introductory anthology brings together forty-eight readings on eight topics central to philosophy. Mindful of the intrinsic difficulty of much of the material, the editor has provided comprehensive introductions both to the eight topics and to each individual selection. By providing a detailed discussion of the historical and intellectual background to each piece, he aims to enable readers to approach the material without unnecessary barriers to understanding. The topics – from "Does God exist?" to "Do we have free will?" and "What is justice?" – have been chosen with a view both to their philosophical importance and to their interest to the first-year student.

In an introductory chapter, the editor provides a brief introduction to the nature of philosophical enquiry, to the nature of argument, and to the process of reading and writing within the academic discipline of philosophy.

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Review:

"Overall, First Philosophy is an excellent anthology for first-year students; the text has made my job significantly easier." -- Jennifer M. Phillips, Indiana University, Bloomington

"The main difference between other anthologies and First Philosophy is Bailey’s supplementary material, which is excellent." -- Jeff Foss, University of Victoria

From the Back Cover:

This concise edition of the acclaimed introductory anthology First Philosophy brings together thirty readings on six topics central to philosophy. Mindful of the intrinsic difficulty of much of the material, the editor has provided comprehensive introductions both to the six topics and to each individual selection. By providing a detailed discussion of the historical and intellectual background to each piece, he aims to enable readers to approach the material without unnecessary barriers to understanding. The topics——from "Does God exist?" to "Do we have free will?" and "What is justice?"——have been chosen with a view both to their philosophical importance and to their interest to the first-year student. In an introductory chapter, the editor provides a brief introduction to the nature of philosophical enquiry, to the nature of argument, and to the process of reading and writing within the academic discipline of philosophy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Broadview Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1551113600
• ISBN 13: 9781551113609
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 966
• Editor: Bailey Andrew