Western Philosophy: An Anthology

The third edition of the Anthology includes newly incorporated classic texts from thinkers such as Aquinas, Machiavelli, Descartes, William James, and Wittgenstein. It provides an authoritative guided tour through the great tradition of Western philosophical thought, covering all the main branches of philosophy. Each extract is followed by sample questions and detailed further reading suggestions, and an introductory essay offers advice to students on how to read and write about a philosophical text. It is an indispensable collection of classic source materials and expert insights for beginning and advanced university students in a wide range of philosophy courses.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 944 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2021
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Western Philosophy: An Anthology, Third Edition, is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the rich tradition of Western philosophical thought. Spanning from ancient Greece to the present day, this anthology presents a diverse range of seminal writings and contemporary readings, curated to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the field.

The anthology encompasses all major branches of philosophy, including 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. Each section is self-contained, allowing students and instructors to work independently on the material.

In the third edition, the anthology incorporates classic texts from renowned thinkers such as Aquinas, Machiavelli, Descartes, William James, and Wittgenstein. Each extract is accompanied by sample questions that focus on the key philosophical problems raised by the excerpt, along with detailed further reading suggestions that include up-to-date links to online resources.

Additionally, the third edition features an introductory essay written by John Cottingham, offering valuable advice to students on how to read and write about philosophical texts. Part of the Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies series, Western Philosophy: An Anthology, Third Edition, remains an indispensable collection of classic source materials and essential reading for anyone interested in exploring the depth and breadth of Western philosophical thought.

Weight: 1618g
Dimension: 171 x 244 x 54 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119165729
Edition number: 3rd Edition