Classic Philosophical Questions - Softcover

Gould, James A.; Mulvaney, Robert J.

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9780130830531: Classic Philosophical Questions

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ISBN 10: 0130830534 ISBN 13: 9780130830531

Publisher: Pearson, 2000

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For Introduction to Humanities courses and Introduction to Philosophy courses.

A classic, proven through nine previous editions, this reader stimulates students' interest in philosophy through an innovative and appropriate “sides of the argument” presentation, with each reading representing a position on each of the fundamental philosophical questions. Using debate and argument as a vehicle, Classic Philosophical Questions simultaneously teaches students the fundamentals of philosophy while also demonstrating that philosophy is a discourse that has spanned centuries and stressing the importance of the philosophical debate. Sure to create lively in-class debates, the collection of readings offers both classic and contemporary readings that challenge students with the basic inquiries that philosophers have discussed for centuries.

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First published over thirty years ago, Classic Philosophical Questions has presented decades of students with the most compelling classic and contemporary readings on the most enduring and abiding questions in philosophy. The anthology, topically arranged, uses debate and argument as vehicles to teach students the fundamentals of philosophy while also demonstrating that philosophy is a discourse spanning centuries. James A. Gould and Robert J. Mulvaney continue to provide students with interesting, intriguing essays from major philosophers in a distinctive presentation, often involving a pro/con format, to ensure that both the apparent and subtle points of argument are both meaningful and clear.

Features of this new edition:

Sections on epistemology and metaphysics introduced earlier in this edition
New readings from Martha Nussbaum and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Concise, student-friendly introductions to each philosopher and reading
Helpful study and reflection questions focus students' reading and improve comprehension

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