Philosophy: The Power of Ideas - Hardcover

Moore, Brooke Noel; Bruder, Kenneth; Waithe, Mary Ellen; Fox, Ellen; Tropea, Greg

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1559345195 ISBN 13: 9781559345194

Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Co ,U.S., 1996

Synopsis

This comprehensive introductory text with readings offers a historical overview of all major subdivisions of Western Philosophy perspectives. Written in an engaging and captivating style, it makes philosophy accessible without oversimplifying the material, and shows that philosophy's powerful ideas affect the lives of real people.

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Synopsis:

Containing 94 primary-source readings, more than 170 boxes highlighting major concepts and principles, and 42 profiles of important philosophers, this introduction to philosophy is presented within a topical framework, enabling students to follow the thematic development of each major branch or subfield, as well as getting a sense of its history. There are complete chapters on feminist and Eastern philosophy, and this third edition includes new material on 13 women philosophers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Co ,U.S.
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1559345195
• ISBN 13: 9781559345194
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 688