{"product_id":"western-philosophy-an-anthology-paperback","title":"Western Philosophy: An Anthology - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn G. Cottingham\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\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\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWestern Philosophy: An Anthology \u003c\/i\u003eprovides 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 preceded by a lucid introduction, guiding readers through the history of a diverse range of key arguments, and explaining how important theories fit into the unfolding story of Western philosophical inquiry. Broad 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 in self-contained parts which can be worked on by students and instructors independently. \u003c\/p\u003e \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, and 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 \u003cp\u003ePart of th\u003ci\u003ee Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies \u003c\/i\u003eseries, \u003ci\u003e Western 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\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In this one volume is found an extraordinary distillation of the whole history of Western thought. It's hard to conceive of a better resource for anyone who is either approaching this material anew or seeking to fill old gaps in their knowledge.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Robert Pasnau, \u003ci\u003eUniversity of Colorado Boulder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This anthology is distinguished from its competitors by its emphasis on the history of Western philosophy, with strong representation from Ancient, Medieval and Modern periods alongside contemporary work. The book's scope is remarkable--144 entries and 12 general topic areas. This breadth is made possible by each selection being short and to the point, so that not a page is wasted.\"\u003cbr\u003e --James Baillie, \u003ci\u003eUniversity of Portland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidely considered to be one of the most comprehensive and authoritative surveys of the Western philosophical tradition, John Cottingham's \u003ci\u003eWestern Philosophy: An Anthology\u003c\/i\u003e has earned a distinguished reputation as a first-rate resource for the teaching and study of philosophy. This large collection of over 140 carefully curated readings is arranged into thematic sections which cover all the main branches of philosophy--logic and language, philosophy of mind, theory of knowledge and metaphysics, religion and science, moral philosophy, practical ethics, aesthetics, the self and freedom, political theory, and the meaning of life--and can be studied independently or in sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to the third edition are substantial extracts from seminal texts by thinkers such as Aquinas, Machiavelli, Descartes, William James, and Wittgenstein which round out the story of how Western philosophy was shaped. Focus questions and suggestions for further reading now follow each primary reading rather than each section to deepen pedagogical engagement with individual excerpts and supplement Cottingham's robust and lucid editorial commentary. Available digitally for the first time, this edition also features updated links to online resources and an original essay by Cottingham exclusive to this edition outlining best practices for reading philosophical source material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding upon its considerable reputation after more than two decades in print, \u003ci\u003eWestern Philosophy: An Anthology, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e remains an indispensable collection of classic and contemporary scholarship in philosophy for both beginning and advanced university students who wish to familiarize themselves with the legacy and trajectory of the discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOHN COTTINGHAM\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Reading, and an Honorary Fellow of St John's College, Oxford University. He is the author of numerous books including \u003ci\u003eDescartes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Rationalists\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOn the Meaning of Life\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIn Search of the Soul\u003c\/i\u003e. He is co-translator of \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophical Writings of Descartes\u003c\/i\u003e, and has published numerous articles on the history of philosophy, moral philosophy, and the philosophy of religion. Professor Cottingham is former Chairman of the British Society for the History of Philosophy and President of the British Society for the Philosophy of Religion, and was for many years editor of \u003ci\u003eRatio\u003c\/i\u003e, the international journal of analytic philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 944\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 9.6 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 06, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46753228357829,"sku":"9781119165729","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/hKvzL8JHxf9781119165729.webp?v=1787061059","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/western-philosophy-an-anthology-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}