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Philosophy Then and Now
Arnold
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Description for Philosophy Then and Now
Paperback. This introductory philosophy text features classic and contemporary readings and sections on the major ideas associated with a seminal figure from the history of philosophy. Key selections from the essential writings of that philosopher are included, as well as selections from contemporary figures. Editor(s): Arnold, N.Scott; Benditt, Theodore M.; Graham, George (all of University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA). Num Pages: 616 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 173 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1086.
Philosophy Then and Now provides an innovative and engaging blend of introductory text with classic and contemporary readings. Each of the eight parts begins with an introductory section on the major ideas associated with a seminal figure from the history of philosophy. This is followed by key selections from the essential writings of that philosopher, as well as influential selections from contemporary figures. Key figures covered include: Socrates, Aquinas, Locke, Descartes, Mill, Nietzsche, Marx, and Sartre.
Philosophy Then and Now provides an innovative and engaging blend of introductory text with classic and contemporary readings. Each of the eight parts begins with an introductory section on the major ideas associated with a seminal figure from the history of philosophy. This is followed by key selections from the essential writings of that philosopher, as well as influential selections from contemporary figures. Key figures covered include: Socrates, Aquinas, Locke, Descartes, Mill, Nietzsche, Marx, and Sartre.
By focusing on the core themes, issues and problems of philosophy, the volume motivates student interest in the subject, and represents a ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
616
Condition
New
Number of Pages
624
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781557867421
SKU
V9781557867421
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99-50
About Arnold
N. Scott Arnold is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has been a visiting scholar at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and at the Social Philosophy and Policy Center at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. He is the author of Marx's Radical Critique of Capitalist Society (1990) and The Philosophy and Economics of ... Read more
Reviews for Philosophy Then and Now
"Philosophy Then and Now is a tasty blend of classic and contemporary philosophical essays on basic problems in philosophy. Each entree is preceded by a scrumptious appetizer: a substantial new essay to whet the students' philosophical palates." Hugh LaFollette, East Tennessee State University "Distinguished and gifted members of the Philosophy Department at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ... Read more