Philosophy: The Classics

by NigelWarburton (Author)

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  Paperback
  2001

  $3.31

  This text may be thought of as an introduction to philosophy, with four new chapters on classics by Boethius, Machiavelli, Spinoza and Rawls included in this second edition. Nigel Warburton takes the reader on a tour through philosophy's greatest works, from Plato's Republic to Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations . Each chapter explores a key classic text, identifying and explaining core themes as well as subjecting them to critical scrutiny. These classic texts deal with problems that are as important today as when they were written, and Philosophy: The Classics should prove an accessible introduction for all those who hesitated to approach them - until now.

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  Paperback
  1998

  $3.94

  Nigel Warburton's Philosophy: The Classics introduces philosophy through history and its key writings. It is a clear and concise introduction to twenty of the great works of Western Philosophy. From Plato's Republic to Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations , it explains the most important features of each classic in a way that doesn't assume any previous knowledge of philosophy. Philosophy: The Classics offers the reader an accessible introduction to these texts, identifying and clearly explaining the key themes as well as subjecting them to critical scrutiny. The classics that are covered are still valued because they deal with problems that continue to face us today.