Series: Philosophy: The Classic Readings

From Plato to Quine, this volume provides a concise collection of the essential, classic readings in the theory of knowledge. Epistemology, or the theory of knowledge, is one of the oldest and most central branches of philosophy. Do we know what we think we know? What are the sources of knowledge? These are among the perennial questions of philosophy. This...

This is the second volume in a new series of classic readings in philosophy and collects together the central texts in the history of moral philosophy, thus representing many of the most important topics in the field. It will serve as an invaluable resource for students of all levels taking courses in ethics or moral theory. The texts selected range...

The newly expanded and revised edition of Cooper’s popular anthology features classic writings on aesthetics, both historical and contemporary. The second edition of this bestselling anthology collects essays of canonical significance in aesthetics and the philosophy of art. It features a wide range of topics from the nature of beauty and the criteria for aesthetic judgement to the value of...