an engaging, genuinely expository text. It is hard to imagine a better execution of the project of introducing the basics of technical philosophy non-technically. ... an invaluable addition to undergraduate reading lists, and I certainly will make use of it in my teaching.
A.C. Paseau, Philosophia Mathematica
The book is a clear and straightforward introduction to technical methods ... Read moreand concepts that have widespread applications in analytic philosophy and other sciences. For this reason it is an excellent introductory text.
Arif Ahmed, University of Cambridge
Papineau has written a suprising book. Though small in size it can serve as a template for a variety of undergraduate philosophy courses as instructors choose to emphasize various parts of the presentation. The text is clearly and accurately written. The pedagogy sets out concepts in a sequential order that works well. This is a highly recommended text.
Michael Boylan, Professor and Chair, Philosophy, Marymount University, Virginia
This is a very good book for students learning about philosophical methods. The sections are concise, easily accessible and well well-written. I've been looking for a book like this on philosophical methods for a while now and this is one of the few that I've found so it is covering a needed gap in the market. I will definitely be recommending it to my library for purchase and to students.
Emily Ryall, University of Gloucestershire
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