The Classics of Western Philosophy

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The Classics of Western Philosophy is a comprehensive anthology that brings together seminal works from the Western philosophical tradition. It covers influential thinkers from ancient Greece to modern times, providing insights into different philosophical movements and ideas. The collection examines themes like ethics, metaphysics, and political philosophy, offering readers an in-depth understanding of the foundational concepts and debates that have shaped Western thought.
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This compilation may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the foundational ideas that have shaped Western intellectual thought. It offers a comprehensive exploration of major philosophical works, providing insights into the debates and theories that continue to influence modern thinking. If you enjoy diving into profound questions about existence, ethics, and human nature, this book could be a rewarding read.

The Classics of Western Philosophy brings together 60 newly commissioned essays on classic texts ranging from Ancient Greece to the 20th century. Surveying the history of philosophy, the book focuses on the historical texts rather than historical figures and covers the entire range of classics in a single volume.

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The Classics of Western Philosophy brings together 61 newly-commissioned essays on classic texts ranging from Ancient Greece to the twentieth century. Surveying the history of philosophy, the book focuses on historical texts rather than historical figures and covers the entire range of classics in a single volume.

Accessible to a general readership, the contributions provide lively and well-substantiated expositions of the main arguments of each classic work, and highlight the significance of the work for the broader philosophical tradition. Each essay includes current references to a select bibliography of major articles and books.

Engaging and authoritative, this volume is essential reading for anyone interested in the great works of Western philosophy.

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The Classics of Western Philosophy is praised for its compelling argument that the classics remain essential for an examined life. It broadens the definition of "classic" by including works up to the 1960s, offering a comprehensive view of Western thought's evolution. The collection is highlighted for featuring essays by renowned philosophers, making it an excellent introduction to Western philosophy with clear writing and helpful reading suggestions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780631236115

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 December 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by Bernard N. Schumacher
Edited by Gregory M. Reichberg
Edited by Bernard N. Schumacher
Edited by Jorge J. E. Gracia
Edited by Gregory M. Reichberg
Edited by Bernard N. Schumacher

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 1052g

Pages: 640

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About the Author

Jorge J. E. Gracia is Samuel P. Capen Chair and Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is author of several books, including Hispanic/Latino Identity (Blackwell, 2000) and How Can We Know What God Means? (2001). He is editor, with Timothy B. Noone, of A Companion to Philosophy in the Middle Ages (Blackwell, 2003).

Gregory M. Reichberg is Senior Research Fellow at the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) and associate editor of the Journal of Military Ethics. He has published widely on the ethics of war and peace, and on topics in Thomistic philosophy.

Bernard N. Schumacher is Privatdocent of Philosophy at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. He is the author of Une philosophie de l’espérance (2000) and Auseinandersetzung mit dem Tode (2003). He is also the editor of several books, including Penser l’homme et la science (1996).