Pathways in Philosophy : An Introductory Guide with Readings

Features both a historical & a topical approach to the central problems in the field of philosophy -- questions regarding existence, knowledge, & moral & political value. Explains & analyzes seminal works by Plato, Aristotle, Ockham, Descartes, Berkeley, Kant, Mill, Nietzsche, Moore, & Rawls. Applies the pathwaysÓ metaphor to the various intersecting & overlapping lines of thought represented by this selection of authors, drawing connections between their ideas. Students learn how to interpret & critically evaluate difficult philosophical writings in their historical contexts -- how to identify concepts, questions, definitions, arguments, & major components of philosophical reasoning in a systematic way. Illustrations.Jacquette, Dale is the author of 'Pathways in Philosophy : An Introductory Guide with Readings', published 2006 under ISBN 9780756798680 and ISBN 075679868X.