The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy: Concise Editio

The concise edition of The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy offers 44 historical and contemporary readings on core topics in Western philosophy, including philosophy of religion, theories of knowledge, metaphysics, ethics, social-political philosophy, and issues of life, death, and happiness. Unlike other introductory anthologies, the Broadview offers considerable apparatus to assist the student reader in understanding the texts without simply summarizing them. Each selection includes an introduction discussing the context and structure of the primary reading, as well as thorough annotations designed to clarify unfamiliar terms, references, and argument forms. Canonical texts from the history of philosophy are presented alongside contemporary scholarship; women authors are included throughout.\nThe Broadview Introduction to Philosophy: Concise Edition is written by Andrew Bailey and published by Broadview Press. ISBNs for The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy: Concise Edition are 9781460408810, 1460408810 and the print ISBNs are 9781554816538, 155481653X.