The Elements of Philosophy: Readings from Past and Present
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (941 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195335422 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 816 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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Elements is destined to become a standard."--Jason Stanley, Rutgers University"The Elements of Philosophy is a carefully composed and arranged collection with useful introductions, notes, and glossary. The readings are chosen with both care and creativity: I know of no comprehensive anthology that does such an excellent job of juxtaposing old and new materials. I like every selection; discussions of trolley problems, The Matrix, consciousness, and time travel join familiar selections from Plato, Anselm, Descartes, and Mill in a balanced and comprehensive collection."--Ted Sider, New York University"The Elements of Philosophy is an outstanding book on all fronts. Gendler,
Also included are selections from linguist Noam Chomsky, physicist Albert Einstein, and psychologist William James. One of the most extensive and expansive anthologies available, The Elements of Philosophy is an ideal choice for both general and targeted introductory philosophy courses.. A companion Instructor's Manual, available on CD, offers article summaries, suggested essay questions, reading guides, model handouts, and sample syllabi. The traditional philosophers represented range from Plato and Aristotle to Immanuel Kant and A.J. Within these broad areas, readings are arranged in clusters that address both
Steven Cahn is Professor of Philosophy at the Graduate School and University Center in the City University of New York. Tamar Szabo Gendler is Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Cognitive Sciences Program at Yale University. . Susanna Siegel is Professor of Philosophy at Harvard University