9780195139846-0195139844-A Historical Introduction to Philosophy: Texts and Interactive Guides

A Historical Introduction to Philosophy: Texts and Interactive Guides

ISBN-13: 9780195139846
ISBN-10: 0195139844
Edition: 1
Author: James Fieser, Norman Lillegard
Publication date: 2002
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Format: Paperback 736 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780195139846
ISBN-10: 0195139844
Edition: 1
Author: James Fieser, Norman Lillegard
Publication date: 2002
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Format: Paperback 736 pages

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A Historical Introduction to Philosophy: Texts and Interactive Guides (ISBN-13: 9780195139846 and ISBN-10: 0195139844), written by authors James Fieser, Norman Lillegard, was published by Oxford University Press in 2002. With an overall rating of 3.5 stars, it's a notable title among other Linguistics (Words, Language & Grammar , History & Surveys, Philosophy, Modern) books. You can easily purchase or rent A Historical Introduction to Philosophy: Texts and Interactive Guides (Paperback, Used) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Linguistics books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.49.

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Offering a unique pedagogical apparatus, A Historical Introduction to Philosophy: Texts and Interactive Guides provides selections from the most influential primary works in philosophy from the Presocratics through the twentieth century, integrating them with substantial commentary and study questions. It offers extensive treatment of the Hellenistic and Renaissance periods--which are typically given only minimal coverage in other anthologies--and devotes substantial chapters to nineteenth- and twentieth-century philosophy. The selections are organized historically and are presented in short and manageable sections with organizational headings and subheadings; archaic and difficult material has been adapted for clarity. Accompanying commentaries simplify difficult passages, explain technical terminology, and expand upon allusions to unfamiliar literature and arguments. Study questions are interspersed throughout the chapters in "Ask Yourself" boxes and vary with respect to format and level of difficulty. They require students to reconstruct arguments, summarize passages, complete blanks in statements and arguments, evaluate the success or viability of a philosophical point, or draw contemporary parallels and applications. The questions are carefully framed so as to avoid commitment to any particular side in controversies. Instructors can assign those questions that will best suit the aims of their courses and aid their students' comprehension of the primary source material. A Historical Introduction to Philosophy is enhanced by a comprehensive time line, a glossary, and lists of suggested further readings for both primary and secondary sources. This rich and flexible anthology and interactive textbook is ideal for introduction to philosophy and history of philosophy courses.

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