{"product_id":"western-philosophy-9781119165729","title":"Western Philosophy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe new edition of this celebrated anthology surveys the Western philosophical tradition from its origins in ancient Greece to the work of today’s leading philosophers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWestern Philosophy: An Anthology\u003c\/i\u003e provides an authoritative guided tour through the great tradition of Western philosophical thought. The seminal writings of the great philosophers along with more recent readings of contemporary interest are explored in 144 substantial and carefully chosen extracts. Each extract is preceded by a lucid introduction that guides readers through the history of a diverse range of key arguments and explains how important theories fit into the unfolding story of Western philosophical inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBroad in scope, the anthology covers all the main branches of philosophy: theory of knowledge and metaphysics, logic and language, philosophy of mind, the self and freedom, religion and science, moral philosophy, political theory, aesthetics, and the meaning of life, all presented in self-contained parts that can be tackled independently by students and instructors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe third edition of the anthology contains newly incorporated classic texts from thinkers such as Aquinas, Machiavelli, Descartes, William James, and Wittgenstein. Each of the 144 individual extracts is now followed by sample questions focusing on the key philosophical problems raised by the excerpt, accompanied by detailed further reading suggestions that include up-to-date links to online resources. Also new to this edition is an introductory essay written by John Cottingham, which offers advice to students on how to read and write about a philosophical text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003ci\u003eBlackwell Philosophy Anthologies\u003c\/i\u003e series, \u003ci\u003eWestern Philosophy: An Anthology, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e remains an indispensable collection of classic source materials and expert insights for both beginning and advanced university students in a wide range of philosophy courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000839913708,"sku":"9781119165729","price":85.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12604353482586.jpg?v=1763309232","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/western-philosophy-9781119165729","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}